In the domestic market there are big and bold moves by some carriers, perhaps forced by fleet deliveries in the last twelve months. They must operate those aircraft somewhere, and after all, any revenue is better than no revenue, isn’t it? Not always…
\n
In particular, Breeze has a 53% increase in planned capacity and Avelo (18%) and Allegiant (14%) are also putting in some large increases across their operations. Changes in a low-cost airline’s network from winter to summer seasons are fairly standard in all markets, but in the case of some US carriers the levels of churn are dramatic; Avelo Airlines for example is opening fourteen new airport markets this quarter compared to last year, while at the same time dropping eleven markets from their programme. This may highlight an airline trying to find its way in a very competitive market.
\n
\n
International capacity has a similar picture to that of the domestic markets with the notable exception of Spirit who have cut over one-third of their international network as they seek to find a way forward, which brings us nicely onto what is happening at Spirit?
\n
Reshaping a network is a complex business with many variables to consider, and can have a huge impact on employees with factors such as base closures to consider and relocations for those interested. But the reshaping has to start somewhere, and Spirit certainly seem to be getting on with the job, dropping some major airport pairs including 5 routes where they operated more than 30,000 seats in quarter one 2024. This includes the cancellation of routes between EWR – PHX, MCO – SLC and LAS – PIT.
Spirit Airlines' First Moves on their Network Redesign
\n
Inevitably, when an airline implements a programme of capacity cuts it generally impacts all of their airport bases, and across the ten largest airports for Spirit there have been cuts at eight, the exceptions being Houston and Detroit. At Detroit, nearly 10% more capacity will be added in the first quarter with new routes to Boston and Nashville driving much of that growth. Boston – Detroit has never struck me as a route to launch in the first quarter of the year so this will be interesting to watch!
\n
At the other end of the spectrum Orlando has taken a battering, losing nearly a third of their capacity while Las Vegas has also seen a 20% drop in capacity, moving the airport down one position to the third largest Spirit base. And while Ft Lauderdale/Hollywood has lost 10% of its capacity it has widened its position as the number one market for the airline and now stands at nearly two-thirds larger than second placed Orlando.
\n
\n
And finally, at route level across the twenty largest markets, four have capacity growth scheduled in the first quarter including a very large 22% increase between Burbank and Las Vegas, scaling up to 23 Spirit flights a week, while Southwest will operate a competitive 61 services. This should make for some very competitive fares in that market, at least for the traveller!
\n
Boston – Orlando has been the route most affected by capacity cuts, losing over a third of last year’s capacity. Spirit have been competing against both JetBlue and Delta Air Lines on that route, and both have added capacity this quarter so perhaps a graceful exit makes sense. The next two most impacted routes are both to Ft Lauderdale/Hollywood, from Chicago O’Hare and Atlanta, both of which are major connecting hubs for their own base carriers, where local market demand may already be well served.
\n
\n
Early Days, But Progress For Spirit
\n
It’s early days for the Spirit Chapter 11 project and even earlier days in the year, but there are signs of the network being restructured and a slightly different focus on market development. In the context of a market with some modest growth over the next ninety days it is far too early to see if these changes in themselves will be enough to turn the business around but without trying, the only other outcome would be inevitable - and no one likes to see an airline fail.
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The first quarter of each year is always challenging for airlines in the Northern Hemisphere as demand drops and they seek to stimulate demand with aggressive pricing while handling the complications of seasonal weather disruption and subsequent increases in operating costs.
The first quarter of each year is always challenging for airlines in the Northern Hemisphere as demand drops and they seek to stimulate demand with aggressive pricing while handling the complications of seasonal weather disruption and subsequent increases in operating costs.
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The first quarter of each year is always challenging for airlines in the Northern Hemisphere as demand drops and they seek to stimulate demand with aggressive pricing while handling the complications of seasonal weather disruption and subsequent increases in operating costs. This year will be no different, but as some airlines begin to see a softening in demand, the US market is about to see a change of administration and some analysts are questioning “where next for the low-cost segment?”, it’s a timely moment to see how the principal carriers are looking for Q1 of 2025.
\n
\n
Slight Capacity Growth, But Don't Miss Some Important Adjustments
\n
Total capacity in the US market this quarter will increase by just 1.1% to 270 million. This is comprised of a domestic market of 249 million seeing growth year on year of 1.3% and international capacity of 21 million slipping back by 1.8% over the previous year. With the domestic market more than ten times larger, this segment determines the market’s general direction.
\n
Across the major US based airlines there are a range of perspectives on the levels of production. The big three legacy scheduled airlines range from a near 1% increase - in the case of American Airlines - through to United being more bullish with a 5.8% capacity increase, of which 6% is placed into the domestic market. JetBlue’s network reorganisation programme appears to result in some 4% fewer seats in the first quarter while not surprisingly Spirit Airlines have a 15% reduction in capacity as they work their way through the initial stages of their Chapter 11 filing, and we will look in more detail at those adjustments later.
\n
Bullish capacity growth from the ultra-low-cost carriers is reflected in Allegiant with 14% growth, and Frontier at 10%, while Breeze is in that evolutionary growth phase. Whether such growth reflects expected demand, a commercial necessity to fly or a chase for revenues, will only be determined in April and beyond.
\n
\n
In the domestic market there are big and bold moves by some carriers, perhaps forced by fleet deliveries in the last twelve months. They must operate those aircraft somewhere, and after all, any revenue is better than no revenue, isn’t it? Not always…
\n
In particular, Breeze has a 53% increase in planned capacity and Avelo (18%) and Allegiant (14%) are also putting in some large increases across their operations. Changes in a low-cost airline’s network from winter to summer seasons are fairly standard in all markets, but in the case of some US carriers the levels of churn are dramatic; Avelo Airlines for example is opening fourteen new airport markets this quarter compared to last year, while at the same time dropping eleven markets from their programme. This may highlight an airline trying to find its way in a very competitive market.
\n
\n
International capacity has a similar picture to that of the domestic markets with the notable exception of Spirit who have cut over one-third of their international network as they seek to find a way forward, which brings us nicely onto what is happening at Spirit?
\n
Reshaping a network is a complex business with many variables to consider, and can have a huge impact on employees with factors such as base closures to consider and relocations for those interested. But the reshaping has to start somewhere, and Spirit certainly seem to be getting on with the job, dropping some major airport pairs including 5 routes where they operated more than 30,000 seats in quarter one 2024. This includes the cancellation of routes between EWR – PHX, MCO – SLC and LAS – PIT.
Spirit Airlines' First Moves on their Network Redesign
\n
Inevitably, when an airline implements a programme of capacity cuts it generally impacts all of their airport bases, and across the ten largest airports for Spirit there have been cuts at eight, the exceptions being Houston and Detroit. At Detroit, nearly 10% more capacity will be added in the first quarter with new routes to Boston and Nashville driving much of that growth. Boston – Detroit has never struck me as a route to launch in the first quarter of the year so this will be interesting to watch!
\n
At the other end of the spectrum Orlando has taken a battering, losing nearly a third of their capacity while Las Vegas has also seen a 20% drop in capacity, moving the airport down one position to the third largest Spirit base. And while Ft Lauderdale/Hollywood has lost 10% of its capacity it has widened its position as the number one market for the airline and now stands at nearly two-thirds larger than second placed Orlando.
\n
\n
And finally, at route level across the twenty largest markets, four have capacity growth scheduled in the first quarter including a very large 22% increase between Burbank and Las Vegas, scaling up to 23 Spirit flights a week, while Southwest will operate a competitive 61 services. This should make for some very competitive fares in that market, at least for the traveller!
\n
Boston – Orlando has been the route most affected by capacity cuts, losing over a third of last year’s capacity. Spirit have been competing against both JetBlue and Delta Air Lines on that route, and both have added capacity this quarter so perhaps a graceful exit makes sense. The next two most impacted routes are both to Ft Lauderdale/Hollywood, from Chicago O’Hare and Atlanta, both of which are major connecting hubs for their own base carriers, where local market demand may already be well served.
\n
\n
Early Days, But Progress For Spirit
\n
It’s early days for the Spirit Chapter 11 project and even earlier days in the year, but there are signs of the network being restructured and a slightly different focus on market development. In the context of a market with some modest growth over the next ninety days it is far too early to see if these changes in themselves will be enough to turn the business around but without trying, the only other outcome would be inevitable - and no one likes to see an airline fail.
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The first quarter of each year is always challenging for airlines in the Northern Hemisphere as demand drops and they seek to stimulate demand with aggressive pricing while handling the complications of seasonal weather disruption and subsequent increases in operating costs. This year will be no different, but as some airlines begin to see a softening in demand, the US market is about to see a change of administration and some analysts are questioning “where next for the low-cost segment?”, it’s a timely moment to see how the principal carriers are looking for Q1 of 2025.
\n
\n
Slight Capacity Growth, But Don't Miss Some Important Adjustments
\n
Total capacity in the US market this quarter will increase by just 1.1% to 270 million. This is comprised of a domestic market of 249 million seeing growth year on year of 1.3% and international capacity of 21 million slipping back by 1.8% over the previous year. With the domestic market more than ten times larger, this segment determines the market’s general direction.
\n
Across the major US based airlines there are a range of perspectives on the levels of production. The big three legacy scheduled airlines range from a near 1% increase - in the case of American Airlines - through to United being more bullish with a 5.8% capacity increase, of which 6% is placed into the domestic market. JetBlue’s network reorganisation programme appears to result in some 4% fewer seats in the first quarter while not surprisingly Spirit Airlines have a 15% reduction in capacity as they work their way through the initial stages of their Chapter 11 filing, and we will look in more detail at those adjustments later.
\n
Bullish capacity growth from the ultra-low-cost carriers is reflected in Allegiant with 14% growth, and Frontier at 10%, while Breeze is in that evolutionary growth phase. Whether such growth reflects expected demand, a commercial necessity to fly or a chase for revenues, will only be determined in April and beyond.
\n
\n
In the domestic market there are big and bold moves by some carriers, perhaps forced by fleet deliveries in the last twelve months. They must operate those aircraft somewhere, and after all, any revenue is better than no revenue, isn’t it? Not always…
\n
In particular, Breeze has a 53% increase in planned capacity and Avelo (18%) and Allegiant (14%) are also putting in some large increases across their operations. Changes in a low-cost airline’s network from winter to summer seasons are fairly standard in all markets, but in the case of some US carriers the levels of churn are dramatic; Avelo Airlines for example is opening fourteen new airport markets this quarter compared to last year, while at the same time dropping eleven markets from their programme. This may highlight an airline trying to find its way in a very competitive market.
\n
\n
International capacity has a similar picture to that of the domestic markets with the notable exception of Spirit who have cut over one-third of their international network as they seek to find a way forward, which brings us nicely onto what is happening at Spirit?
\n
Reshaping a network is a complex business with many variables to consider, and can have a huge impact on employees with factors such as base closures to consider and relocations for those interested. But the reshaping has to start somewhere, and Spirit certainly seem to be getting on with the job, dropping some major airport pairs including 5 routes where they operated more than 30,000 seats in quarter one 2024. This includes the cancellation of routes between EWR – PHX, MCO – SLC and LAS – PIT.
Spirit Airlines' First Moves on their Network Redesign
\n
Inevitably, when an airline implements a programme of capacity cuts it generally impacts all of their airport bases, and across the ten largest airports for Spirit there have been cuts at eight, the exceptions being Houston and Detroit. At Detroit, nearly 10% more capacity will be added in the first quarter with new routes to Boston and Nashville driving much of that growth. Boston – Detroit has never struck me as a route to launch in the first quarter of the year so this will be interesting to watch!
\n
At the other end of the spectrum Orlando has taken a battering, losing nearly a third of their capacity while Las Vegas has also seen a 20% drop in capacity, moving the airport down one position to the third largest Spirit base. And while Ft Lauderdale/Hollywood has lost 10% of its capacity it has widened its position as the number one market for the airline and now stands at nearly two-thirds larger than second placed Orlando.
\n
\n
And finally, at route level across the twenty largest markets, four have capacity growth scheduled in the first quarter including a very large 22% increase between Burbank and Las Vegas, scaling up to 23 Spirit flights a week, while Southwest will operate a competitive 61 services. This should make for some very competitive fares in that market, at least for the traveller!
\n
Boston – Orlando has been the route most affected by capacity cuts, losing over a third of last year’s capacity. Spirit have been competing against both JetBlue and Delta Air Lines on that route, and both have added capacity this quarter so perhaps a graceful exit makes sense. The next two most impacted routes are both to Ft Lauderdale/Hollywood, from Chicago O’Hare and Atlanta, both of which are major connecting hubs for their own base carriers, where local market demand may already be well served.
\n
\n
Early Days, But Progress For Spirit
\n
It’s early days for the Spirit Chapter 11 project and even earlier days in the year, but there are signs of the network being restructured and a slightly different focus on market development. In the context of a market with some modest growth over the next ninety days it is far too early to see if these changes in themselves will be enough to turn the business around but without trying, the only other outcome would be inevitable - and no one likes to see an airline fail.
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The first quarter of each year is always challenging for airlines in the Northern Hemisphere as demand drops and they seek to stimulate demand with aggressive pricing while handling the complications of seasonal weather disruption and subsequent increases in operating costs. This year will be no different, but as some airlines begin to see a softening in demand, the US market is about to see a change of administration and some analysts are questioning “where next for the low-cost segment?”, it’s a timely moment to see how the principal carriers are looking for Q1 of 2025.
\n
\n
Slight Capacity Growth, But Don't Miss Some Important Adjustments
\n
Total capacity in the US market this quarter will increase by just 1.1% to 270 million. This is comprised of a domestic market of 249 million seeing growth year on year of 1.3% and international capacity of 21 million slipping back by 1.8% over the previous year. With the domestic market more than ten times larger, this segment determines the market’s general direction.
\n
Across the major US based airlines there are a range of perspectives on the levels of production. The big three legacy scheduled airlines range from a near 1% increase - in the case of American Airlines - through to United being more bullish with a 5.8% capacity increase, of which 6% is placed into the domestic market. JetBlue’s network reorganisation programme appears to result in some 4% fewer seats in the first quarter while not surprisingly Spirit Airlines have a 15% reduction in capacity as they work their way through the initial stages of their Chapter 11 filing, and we will look in more detail at those adjustments later.
\n
Bullish capacity growth from the ultra-low-cost carriers is reflected in Allegiant with 14% growth, and Frontier at 10%, while Breeze is in that evolutionary growth phase. Whether such growth reflects expected demand, a commercial necessity to fly or a chase for revenues, will only be determined in April and beyond.
\n
\n
In the domestic market there are big and bold moves by some carriers, perhaps forced by fleet deliveries in the last twelve months. They must operate those aircraft somewhere, and after all, any revenue is better than no revenue, isn’t it? Not always…
\n
In particular, Breeze has a 53% increase in planned capacity and Avelo (18%) and Allegiant (14%) are also putting in some large increases across their operations. Changes in a low-cost airline’s network from winter to summer seasons are fairly standard in all markets, but in the case of some US carriers the levels of churn are dramatic; Avelo Airlines for example is opening fourteen new airport markets this quarter compared to last year, while at the same time dropping eleven markets from their programme. This may highlight an airline trying to find its way in a very competitive market.
\n
\n
International capacity has a similar picture to that of the domestic markets with the notable exception of Spirit who have cut over one-third of their international network as they seek to find a way forward, which brings us nicely onto what is happening at Spirit?
\n
Reshaping a network is a complex business with many variables to consider, and can have a huge impact on employees with factors such as base closures to consider and relocations for those interested. But the reshaping has to start somewhere, and Spirit certainly seem to be getting on with the job, dropping some major airport pairs including 5 routes where they operated more than 30,000 seats in quarter one 2024. This includes the cancellation of routes between EWR – PHX, MCO – SLC and LAS – PIT.
Spirit Airlines' First Moves on their Network Redesign
\n
Inevitably, when an airline implements a programme of capacity cuts it generally impacts all of their airport bases, and across the ten largest airports for Spirit there have been cuts at eight, the exceptions being Houston and Detroit. At Detroit, nearly 10% more capacity will be added in the first quarter with new routes to Boston and Nashville driving much of that growth. Boston – Detroit has never struck me as a route to launch in the first quarter of the year so this will be interesting to watch!
\n
At the other end of the spectrum Orlando has taken a battering, losing nearly a third of their capacity while Las Vegas has also seen a 20% drop in capacity, moving the airport down one position to the third largest Spirit base. And while Ft Lauderdale/Hollywood has lost 10% of its capacity it has widened its position as the number one market for the airline and now stands at nearly two-thirds larger than second placed Orlando.
\n
\n
And finally, at route level across the twenty largest markets, four have capacity growth scheduled in the first quarter including a very large 22% increase between Burbank and Las Vegas, scaling up to 23 Spirit flights a week, while Southwest will operate a competitive 61 services. This should make for some very competitive fares in that market, at least for the traveller!
\n
Boston – Orlando has been the route most affected by capacity cuts, losing over a third of last year’s capacity. Spirit have been competing against both JetBlue and Delta Air Lines on that route, and both have added capacity this quarter so perhaps a graceful exit makes sense. The next two most impacted routes are both to Ft Lauderdale/Hollywood, from Chicago O’Hare and Atlanta, both of which are major connecting hubs for their own base carriers, where local market demand may already be well served.
\n
\n
Early Days, But Progress For Spirit
\n
It’s early days for the Spirit Chapter 11 project and even earlier days in the year, but there are signs of the network being restructured and a slightly different focus on market development. In the context of a market with some modest growth over the next ninety days it is far too early to see if these changes in themselves will be enough to turn the business around but without trying, the only other outcome would be inevitable - and no one likes to see an airline fail.
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The first quarter of each year is always challenging for airlines in the Northern Hemisphere as demand drops and they seek to stimulate demand with aggressive pricing while handling the complications of seasonal weather disruption and subsequent increases in operating costs.
The first quarter of each year is always challenging for airlines in the Northern Hemisphere as demand drops and they seek to stimulate demand with aggressive pricing while handling the complications of seasonal weather disruption and subsequent increases in operating costs.
The first quarter of each year is always challenging for airlines in the Northern Hemisphere as demand drops and they seek to stimulate demand with aggressive pricing while handling the complications of seasonal weather disruption and subsequent increases in operating costs.
The first quarter of each year is always challenging for airlines in the Northern Hemisphere as demand drops and they seek to stimulate demand with aggressive pricing while handling the complications of seasonal weather disruption and subsequent increases in operating costs.
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The first quarter of each year is always challenging for airlines in the Northern Hemisphere as demand drops and they seek to stimulate demand with aggressive pricing while handling the complications of seasonal weather disruption and subsequent increases in operating costs. This year will be no different, but as some airlines begin to see a softening in demand, the US market is about to see a change of administration and some analysts are questioning “where next for the low-cost segment?”, it’s a timely moment to see how the principal carriers are looking for Q1 of 2025.
\n
\n
Slight Capacity Growth, But Don't Miss Some Important Adjustments
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Total capacity in the US market this quarter will increase by just 1.1% to 270 million. This is comprised of a domestic market of 249 million seeing growth year on year of 1.3% and international capacity of 21 million slipping back by 1.8% over the previous year. With the domestic market more than ten times larger, this segment determines the market’s general direction.
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Across the major US based airlines there are a range of perspectives on the levels of production. The big three legacy scheduled airlines range from a near 1% increase - in the case of American Airlines - through to United being more bullish with a 5.8% capacity increase, of which 6% is placed into the domestic market. JetBlue’s network reorganisation programme appears to result in some 4% fewer seats in the first quarter while not surprisingly Spirit Airlines have a 15% reduction in capacity as they work their way through the initial stages of their Chapter 11 filing, and we will look in more detail at those adjustments later.
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Bullish capacity growth from the ultra-low-cost carriers is reflected in Allegiant with 14% growth, and Frontier at 10%, while Breeze is in that evolutionary growth phase. Whether such growth reflects expected demand, a commercial necessity to fly or a chase for revenues, will only be determined in April and beyond.
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In the domestic market there are big and bold moves by some carriers, perhaps forced by fleet deliveries in the last twelve months. They must operate those aircraft somewhere, and after all, any revenue is better than no revenue, isn’t it? Not always…
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In particular, Breeze has a 53% increase in planned capacity and Avelo (18%) and Allegiant (14%) are also putting in some large increases across their operations. Changes in a low-cost airline’s network from winter to summer seasons are fairly standard in all markets, but in the case of some US carriers the levels of churn are dramatic; Avelo Airlines for example is opening fourteen new airport markets this quarter compared to last year, while at the same time dropping eleven markets from their programme. This may highlight an airline trying to find its way in a very competitive market.
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International capacity has a similar picture to that of the domestic markets with the notable exception of Spirit who have cut over one-third of their international network as they seek to find a way forward, which brings us nicely onto what is happening at Spirit?
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Reshaping a network is a complex business with many variables to consider, and can have a huge impact on employees with factors such as base closures to consider and relocations for those interested. But the reshaping has to start somewhere, and Spirit certainly seem to be getting on with the job, dropping some major airport pairs including 5 routes where they operated more than 30,000 seats in quarter one 2024. This includes the cancellation of routes between EWR – PHX, MCO – SLC and LAS – PIT.
Spirit Airlines' First Moves on their Network Redesign
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Inevitably, when an airline implements a programme of capacity cuts it generally impacts all of their airport bases, and across the ten largest airports for Spirit there have been cuts at eight, the exceptions being Houston and Detroit. At Detroit, nearly 10% more capacity will be added in the first quarter with new routes to Boston and Nashville driving much of that growth. Boston – Detroit has never struck me as a route to launch in the first quarter of the year so this will be interesting to watch!
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At the other end of the spectrum Orlando has taken a battering, losing nearly a third of their capacity while Las Vegas has also seen a 20% drop in capacity, moving the airport down one position to the third largest Spirit base. And while Ft Lauderdale/Hollywood has lost 10% of its capacity it has widened its position as the number one market for the airline and now stands at nearly two-thirds larger than second placed Orlando.
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And finally, at route level across the twenty largest markets, four have capacity growth scheduled in the first quarter including a very large 22% increase between Burbank and Las Vegas, scaling up to 23 Spirit flights a week, while Southwest will operate a competitive 61 services. This should make for some very competitive fares in that market, at least for the traveller!
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Boston – Orlando has been the route most affected by capacity cuts, losing over a third of last year’s capacity. Spirit have been competing against both JetBlue and Delta Air Lines on that route, and both have added capacity this quarter so perhaps a graceful exit makes sense. The next two most impacted routes are both to Ft Lauderdale/Hollywood, from Chicago O’Hare and Atlanta, both of which are major connecting hubs for their own base carriers, where local market demand may already be well served.
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Early Days, But Progress For Spirit
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It’s early days for the Spirit Chapter 11 project and even earlier days in the year, but there are signs of the network being restructured and a slightly different focus on market development. In the context of a market with some modest growth over the next ninety days it is far too early to see if these changes in themselves will be enough to turn the business around but without trying, the only other outcome would be inevitable - and no one likes to see an airline fail.
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Welcome to this special end-of-year edition of the OAG Airline-Tech Innovation Radar.
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Now that 2024 has come to an end, we take this opportunity to look back and reflect on a year filled with substantial technological progress within the airline and airport sectors.
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Welcome to this special end-of-year edition of the OAG Airline-Tech Innovation Radar.
\n
Now that 2024 has come to an end, we take this opportunity to look back and reflect on a year filled with substantial technological progress within the airline and airport sectors.
\n
For context - throughout the past year, we have diligently tracked and reported on two to five key innovation launches each month, focusing exclusively on real-world implementations by airlines, airports, and technology providers that have tangibly advanced the industry.
\n
Today, we are excited to share insights derived from reviewing all these significant innovations of 2024.
\n
\n
For our regular readers, this edition synthesizes a year's worth of data into actionable insights and trends.
\n
For those new to our radar, a warm welcome—what you’ll find here is a carefully curated snapshot of genuine, implemented innovations, not theoretical ideas or proposals.
\n
\n
Hence, our Innovation Radar serves as a reliable barometer for actual technological adoption and application across the global aviation industry.
\n
Let’s explore together what a year of dedicated observation has revealed about the trajectory of Airline-Tech.
\n
2024 Airline-Tech Review: A Year of Transformative Innovations
\n
As we reflect on the past year's innovations, it becomes clear that 2024 was a landmark year for technological advancements within the airline industry. We identified 28 significant innovations that made a meaningful impact, each categorized via two dimensions to enhance understanding of the evolving Airline-Tech landscape.
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Below, we present a visual representation of these innovations across our radar.
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Each innovation has been classified into one of five sub-categories focusing on either Airline Retail or Airline Operations, reflecting the specific use case area the respective innovation impacts.
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Furthermore, we assessed the innovation impact level of each entry, categorizing them as either:
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Incremental (Improve),
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Significant (Expand),
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Or Game-changing (Disrupt).
\n
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Our analysis shows a diverse spread of innovations across nearly the entire radar visual, underscoring the breadth of initiatives launched by the industry in 2024.
\n
Remarkably, every category saw innovation except for one: Network and Revenue Management.
\n
\n
This absence could suggest a potential lack of visible innovation in this area, possibly due to the secretive nature of revenue management processes within airlines, which usually lack a direct consumer interface.
\n
It is also worth noting that incremental innovations predominated, a trend that aligns with industry patterns. It is generally easier and less risky for organizations to improve existing processes with new technology than to undertake the disruption of established systems and workflows.
\n
These initial categorizations help us appreciate the innovations themselves but also provide insights into the strategic priorities and technological trajectories of airlines in 2024.
\n
Key Areas of Innovation Focus in 2024
\n
As we take a deeper look at 2024's major technological advancements, four categories stand out due to the high volume of innovation activities recorded on our radar. These categories align distinctly with either Airline Retail or Airline Operations, each driven by specific industry needs and trends.
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\n
On the Airline Retail side:
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Distribution and Ancillaries: We tracked four and five innovations, respectively in these two areas. Innovations in Distribution are heavily influenced by the airline industry's push to simplify and enhance the flight booking experience. This includes integration with New Distribution Capability (NDC) frameworks and dynamic pricing strategies that enable richer and more customized offers to passengers.
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On the Airline Operations side:
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Airport Terminal: Innovations here are fuelled by the adoption of robotics and, more importantly, advanced digital tools designed to improve passenger communications—whether for updates on delayed flights, boarding processes, or navigation through airport facilities, for example, via 3D Airport Maps.
\n
Flight Operations: The primary drivers for innovations in the Flight category are cost savings and environmental considerations. Efforts to reduce fuel consumption and minimize CO2 emissions have led to advances in more efficient flight routing, enhanced weather prediction technologies, and streamlined aircraft turnaround processes.
The Convergence of Data and AI in Airline Operations
\n
As we examined the technological innovations across the airline industry from our 2024 reviews, a distinct pattern emerged: the combination of data analytics and Artificial Intelligence (AI) is the driving force behind most of these advancements, particularly in operations featured on the left-hand side of our radar.
\n
A glance at the December edition of our Airline-Tech Radar illustrates this trend, showcasing three innovations—AI-Assisted Air Traffic Control at London Heathrow, AI-Powered Baggage Management by Japan Airlines, and AI-Powered Smart-Stand Technology at Gatwick Airport. Each leverages AI's capability to process exponentially growing data sets to enhance operational efficiency.
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These patterns underscore AI’s growing role in the airline industry, especially in operations where real-time data analysis and decision-making are crucial. The importance of trustworthy data fueling such AI models cannot be overstated.
\n
Here’s why meaningful data is paramount:
\n\n
Precision and Efficiency. AI systems require high-quality, granular data to make accurate predictions and decisions. Inaccurate or incomplete data can lead to suboptimal outcomes that may undermine the efficiency improvements these technologies are designed to deliver.
\n
Scalability. As AI technologies become more integrated into airline operations, the scalability of these systems will depend on the continuous flow of up-to-date, comprehensive data. This ensures that AI solutions can adapt to and learn from changing conditions and scale across different operational contexts without losing effectiveness.
\n
Trust and Reliability. For AI-driven innovations to gain widespread acceptance within the airline industry, stakeholders must trust the accuracy and reliability of these systems. Reliable data is the foundation of this trust, as it assures stakeholders that AI decisions are based on solid, verifiable information.
\n\n
Looking ahead to 2025, the role of AI in airline operations is set to expand further, especially with the ongoing sophistication of Generative AI, which has begun to show its potential in transforming various aspects of the aviation value chain. The evolution of these AI applications will increasingly hinge on the availability of detailed, accurate data, making the management and analysis of data streams even more critical.
\n
Ensuring access to high-quality data will be a crucial challenge for the industry, one that will dictate the pace and success of future innovations in airline tech.
\n
At OAG, we are proud to serve as the industry’s most trusted source of aviation data. In this role, we will continue to closely monitor the market for new innovations in the year to come.
\n
Stay tuned for what 2025 has to offer.
\n
","rss_summary":"
Welcome to this special end-of-year edition of the OAG Airline-Tech Innovation Radar.
\n
Now that 2024 has come to an end, we take this opportunity to look back and reflect on a year filled with substantial technological progress within the airline and airport sectors.
Welcome to this special end-of-year edition of the OAG Airline-Tech Innovation Radar.
\n
Now that 2024 has come to an end, we take this opportunity to look back and reflect on a year filled with substantial technological progress within the airline and airport sectors.
\n
For context - throughout the past year, we have diligently tracked and reported on two to five key innovation launches each month, focusing exclusively on real-world implementations by airlines, airports, and technology providers that have tangibly advanced the industry.
\n
Today, we are excited to share insights derived from reviewing all these significant innovations of 2024.
\n
\n
For our regular readers, this edition synthesizes a year's worth of data into actionable insights and trends.
\n
For those new to our radar, a warm welcome—what you’ll find here is a carefully curated snapshot of genuine, implemented innovations, not theoretical ideas or proposals.
\n
\n
Hence, our Innovation Radar serves as a reliable barometer for actual technological adoption and application across the global aviation industry.
\n
Let’s explore together what a year of dedicated observation has revealed about the trajectory of Airline-Tech.
\n
2024 Airline-Tech Review: A Year of Transformative Innovations
\n
As we reflect on the past year's innovations, it becomes clear that 2024 was a landmark year for technological advancements within the airline industry. We identified 28 significant innovations that made a meaningful impact, each categorized via two dimensions to enhance understanding of the evolving Airline-Tech landscape.
\n
Below, we present a visual representation of these innovations across our radar.
\n
\n
Each innovation has been classified into one of five sub-categories focusing on either Airline Retail or Airline Operations, reflecting the specific use case area the respective innovation impacts.
\n
Furthermore, we assessed the innovation impact level of each entry, categorizing them as either:
\n
\n
Incremental (Improve),
\n
Significant (Expand),
\n
Or Game-changing (Disrupt).
\n
\n
Our analysis shows a diverse spread of innovations across nearly the entire radar visual, underscoring the breadth of initiatives launched by the industry in 2024.
\n
Remarkably, every category saw innovation except for one: Network and Revenue Management.
\n
\n
This absence could suggest a potential lack of visible innovation in this area, possibly due to the secretive nature of revenue management processes within airlines, which usually lack a direct consumer interface.
\n
It is also worth noting that incremental innovations predominated, a trend that aligns with industry patterns. It is generally easier and less risky for organizations to improve existing processes with new technology than to undertake the disruption of established systems and workflows.
\n
These initial categorizations help us appreciate the innovations themselves but also provide insights into the strategic priorities and technological trajectories of airlines in 2024.
\n
Key Areas of Innovation Focus in 2024
\n
As we take a deeper look at 2024's major technological advancements, four categories stand out due to the high volume of innovation activities recorded on our radar. These categories align distinctly with either Airline Retail or Airline Operations, each driven by specific industry needs and trends.
\n
\n
On the Airline Retail side:
\n
\n
Distribution and Ancillaries: We tracked four and five innovations, respectively in these two areas. Innovations in Distribution are heavily influenced by the airline industry's push to simplify and enhance the flight booking experience. This includes integration with New Distribution Capability (NDC) frameworks and dynamic pricing strategies that enable richer and more customized offers to passengers.
\n
\n
On the Airline Operations side:
\n
\n
Airport Terminal: Innovations here are fuelled by the adoption of robotics and, more importantly, advanced digital tools designed to improve passenger communications—whether for updates on delayed flights, boarding processes, or navigation through airport facilities, for example, via 3D Airport Maps.
\n
Flight Operations: The primary drivers for innovations in the Flight category are cost savings and environmental considerations. Efforts to reduce fuel consumption and minimize CO2 emissions have led to advances in more efficient flight routing, enhanced weather prediction technologies, and streamlined aircraft turnaround processes.
The Convergence of Data and AI in Airline Operations
\n
As we examined the technological innovations across the airline industry from our 2024 reviews, a distinct pattern emerged: the combination of data analytics and Artificial Intelligence (AI) is the driving force behind most of these advancements, particularly in operations featured on the left-hand side of our radar.
\n
A glance at the December edition of our Airline-Tech Radar illustrates this trend, showcasing three innovations—AI-Assisted Air Traffic Control at London Heathrow, AI-Powered Baggage Management by Japan Airlines, and AI-Powered Smart-Stand Technology at Gatwick Airport. Each leverages AI's capability to process exponentially growing data sets to enhance operational efficiency.
\n
\n
These patterns underscore AI’s growing role in the airline industry, especially in operations where real-time data analysis and decision-making are crucial. The importance of trustworthy data fueling such AI models cannot be overstated.
\n
Here’s why meaningful data is paramount:
\n\n
Precision and Efficiency. AI systems require high-quality, granular data to make accurate predictions and decisions. Inaccurate or incomplete data can lead to suboptimal outcomes that may undermine the efficiency improvements these technologies are designed to deliver.
\n
Scalability. As AI technologies become more integrated into airline operations, the scalability of these systems will depend on the continuous flow of up-to-date, comprehensive data. This ensures that AI solutions can adapt to and learn from changing conditions and scale across different operational contexts without losing effectiveness.
\n
Trust and Reliability. For AI-driven innovations to gain widespread acceptance within the airline industry, stakeholders must trust the accuracy and reliability of these systems. Reliable data is the foundation of this trust, as it assures stakeholders that AI decisions are based on solid, verifiable information.
\n\n
Looking ahead to 2025, the role of AI in airline operations is set to expand further, especially with the ongoing sophistication of Generative AI, which has begun to show its potential in transforming various aspects of the aviation value chain. The evolution of these AI applications will increasingly hinge on the availability of detailed, accurate data, making the management and analysis of data streams even more critical.
\n
Ensuring access to high-quality data will be a crucial challenge for the industry, one that will dictate the pace and success of future innovations in airline tech.
\n
At OAG, we are proud to serve as the industry’s most trusted source of aviation data. In this role, we will continue to closely monitor the market for new innovations in the year to come.
\n
Stay tuned for what 2025 has to offer.
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Welcome to this special end-of-year edition of the OAG Airline-Tech Innovation Radar.
\n
Now that 2024 has come to an end, we take this opportunity to look back and reflect on a year filled with substantial technological progress within the airline and airport sectors.
\n
For context - throughout the past year, we have diligently tracked and reported on two to five key innovation launches each month, focusing exclusively on real-world implementations by airlines, airports, and technology providers that have tangibly advanced the industry.
\n
Today, we are excited to share insights derived from reviewing all these significant innovations of 2024.
\n
\n
For our regular readers, this edition synthesizes a year's worth of data into actionable insights and trends.
\n
For those new to our radar, a warm welcome—what you’ll find here is a carefully curated snapshot of genuine, implemented innovations, not theoretical ideas or proposals.
\n
\n
Hence, our Innovation Radar serves as a reliable barometer for actual technological adoption and application across the global aviation industry.
\n
Let’s explore together what a year of dedicated observation has revealed about the trajectory of Airline-Tech.
\n
2024 Airline-Tech Review: A Year of Transformative Innovations
\n
As we reflect on the past year's innovations, it becomes clear that 2024 was a landmark year for technological advancements within the airline industry. We identified 28 significant innovations that made a meaningful impact, each categorized via two dimensions to enhance understanding of the evolving Airline-Tech landscape.
\n
Below, we present a visual representation of these innovations across our radar.
\n
\n
Each innovation has been classified into one of five sub-categories focusing on either Airline Retail or Airline Operations, reflecting the specific use case area the respective innovation impacts.
\n
Furthermore, we assessed the innovation impact level of each entry, categorizing them as either:
\n
\n
Incremental (Improve),
\n
Significant (Expand),
\n
Or Game-changing (Disrupt).
\n
\n
Our analysis shows a diverse spread of innovations across nearly the entire radar visual, underscoring the breadth of initiatives launched by the industry in 2024.
\n
Remarkably, every category saw innovation except for one: Network and Revenue Management.
\n
\n
This absence could suggest a potential lack of visible innovation in this area, possibly due to the secretive nature of revenue management processes within airlines, which usually lack a direct consumer interface.
\n
It is also worth noting that incremental innovations predominated, a trend that aligns with industry patterns. It is generally easier and less risky for organizations to improve existing processes with new technology than to undertake the disruption of established systems and workflows.
\n
These initial categorizations help us appreciate the innovations themselves but also provide insights into the strategic priorities and technological trajectories of airlines in 2024.
\n
Key Areas of Innovation Focus in 2024
\n
As we take a deeper look at 2024's major technological advancements, four categories stand out due to the high volume of innovation activities recorded on our radar. These categories align distinctly with either Airline Retail or Airline Operations, each driven by specific industry needs and trends.
\n
\n
On the Airline Retail side:
\n
\n
Distribution and Ancillaries: We tracked four and five innovations, respectively in these two areas. Innovations in Distribution are heavily influenced by the airline industry's push to simplify and enhance the flight booking experience. This includes integration with New Distribution Capability (NDC) frameworks and dynamic pricing strategies that enable richer and more customized offers to passengers.
\n
\n
On the Airline Operations side:
\n
\n
Airport Terminal: Innovations here are fuelled by the adoption of robotics and, more importantly, advanced digital tools designed to improve passenger communications—whether for updates on delayed flights, boarding processes, or navigation through airport facilities, for example, via 3D Airport Maps.
\n
Flight Operations: The primary drivers for innovations in the Flight category are cost savings and environmental considerations. Efforts to reduce fuel consumption and minimize CO2 emissions have led to advances in more efficient flight routing, enhanced weather prediction technologies, and streamlined aircraft turnaround processes.
The Convergence of Data and AI in Airline Operations
\n
As we examined the technological innovations across the airline industry from our 2024 reviews, a distinct pattern emerged: the combination of data analytics and Artificial Intelligence (AI) is the driving force behind most of these advancements, particularly in operations featured on the left-hand side of our radar.
\n
A glance at the December edition of our Airline-Tech Radar illustrates this trend, showcasing three innovations—AI-Assisted Air Traffic Control at London Heathrow, AI-Powered Baggage Management by Japan Airlines, and AI-Powered Smart-Stand Technology at Gatwick Airport. Each leverages AI's capability to process exponentially growing data sets to enhance operational efficiency.
\n
\n
These patterns underscore AI’s growing role in the airline industry, especially in operations where real-time data analysis and decision-making are crucial. The importance of trustworthy data fueling such AI models cannot be overstated.
\n
Here’s why meaningful data is paramount:
\n\n
Precision and Efficiency. AI systems require high-quality, granular data to make accurate predictions and decisions. Inaccurate or incomplete data can lead to suboptimal outcomes that may undermine the efficiency improvements these technologies are designed to deliver.
\n
Scalability. As AI technologies become more integrated into airline operations, the scalability of these systems will depend on the continuous flow of up-to-date, comprehensive data. This ensures that AI solutions can adapt to and learn from changing conditions and scale across different operational contexts without losing effectiveness.
\n
Trust and Reliability. For AI-driven innovations to gain widespread acceptance within the airline industry, stakeholders must trust the accuracy and reliability of these systems. Reliable data is the foundation of this trust, as it assures stakeholders that AI decisions are based on solid, verifiable information.
\n\n
Looking ahead to 2025, the role of AI in airline operations is set to expand further, especially with the ongoing sophistication of Generative AI, which has begun to show its potential in transforming various aspects of the aviation value chain. The evolution of these AI applications will increasingly hinge on the availability of detailed, accurate data, making the management and analysis of data streams even more critical.
\n
Ensuring access to high-quality data will be a crucial challenge for the industry, one that will dictate the pace and success of future innovations in airline tech.
\n
At OAG, we are proud to serve as the industry’s most trusted source of aviation data. In this role, we will continue to closely monitor the market for new innovations in the year to come.
\n
Stay tuned for what 2025 has to offer.
\n
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Welcome to this special end-of-year edition of the OAG Airline-Tech Innovation Radar.
\n
Now that 2024 has come to an end, we take this opportunity to look back and reflect on a year filled with substantial technological progress within the airline and airport sectors.
\n
For context - throughout the past year, we have diligently tracked and reported on two to five key innovation launches each month, focusing exclusively on real-world implementations by airlines, airports, and technology providers that have tangibly advanced the industry.
\n
Today, we are excited to share insights derived from reviewing all these significant innovations of 2024.
\n
\n
For our regular readers, this edition synthesizes a year's worth of data into actionable insights and trends.
\n
For those new to our radar, a warm welcome—what you’ll find here is a carefully curated snapshot of genuine, implemented innovations, not theoretical ideas or proposals.
\n
\n
Hence, our Innovation Radar serves as a reliable barometer for actual technological adoption and application across the global aviation industry.
\n
Let’s explore together what a year of dedicated observation has revealed about the trajectory of Airline-Tech.
\n
2024 Airline-Tech Review: A Year of Transformative Innovations
\n
As we reflect on the past year's innovations, it becomes clear that 2024 was a landmark year for technological advancements within the airline industry. We identified 28 significant innovations that made a meaningful impact, each categorized via two dimensions to enhance understanding of the evolving Airline-Tech landscape.
\n
Below, we present a visual representation of these innovations across our radar.
\n
\n
Each innovation has been classified into one of five sub-categories focusing on either Airline Retail or Airline Operations, reflecting the specific use case area the respective innovation impacts.
\n
Furthermore, we assessed the innovation impact level of each entry, categorizing them as either:
\n
\n
Incremental (Improve),
\n
Significant (Expand),
\n
Or Game-changing (Disrupt).
\n
\n
Our analysis shows a diverse spread of innovations across nearly the entire radar visual, underscoring the breadth of initiatives launched by the industry in 2024.
\n
Remarkably, every category saw innovation except for one: Network and Revenue Management.
\n
\n
This absence could suggest a potential lack of visible innovation in this area, possibly due to the secretive nature of revenue management processes within airlines, which usually lack a direct consumer interface.
\n
It is also worth noting that incremental innovations predominated, a trend that aligns with industry patterns. It is generally easier and less risky for organizations to improve existing processes with new technology than to undertake the disruption of established systems and workflows.
\n
These initial categorizations help us appreciate the innovations themselves but also provide insights into the strategic priorities and technological trajectories of airlines in 2024.
\n
Key Areas of Innovation Focus in 2024
\n
As we take a deeper look at 2024's major technological advancements, four categories stand out due to the high volume of innovation activities recorded on our radar. These categories align distinctly with either Airline Retail or Airline Operations, each driven by specific industry needs and trends.
\n
\n
On the Airline Retail side:
\n
\n
Distribution and Ancillaries: We tracked four and five innovations, respectively in these two areas. Innovations in Distribution are heavily influenced by the airline industry's push to simplify and enhance the flight booking experience. This includes integration with New Distribution Capability (NDC) frameworks and dynamic pricing strategies that enable richer and more customized offers to passengers.
\n
\n
On the Airline Operations side:
\n
\n
Airport Terminal: Innovations here are fuelled by the adoption of robotics and, more importantly, advanced digital tools designed to improve passenger communications—whether for updates on delayed flights, boarding processes, or navigation through airport facilities, for example, via 3D Airport Maps.
\n
Flight Operations: The primary drivers for innovations in the Flight category are cost savings and environmental considerations. Efforts to reduce fuel consumption and minimize CO2 emissions have led to advances in more efficient flight routing, enhanced weather prediction technologies, and streamlined aircraft turnaround processes.
The Convergence of Data and AI in Airline Operations
\n
As we examined the technological innovations across the airline industry from our 2024 reviews, a distinct pattern emerged: the combination of data analytics and Artificial Intelligence (AI) is the driving force behind most of these advancements, particularly in operations featured on the left-hand side of our radar.
\n
A glance at the December edition of our Airline-Tech Radar illustrates this trend, showcasing three innovations—AI-Assisted Air Traffic Control at London Heathrow, AI-Powered Baggage Management by Japan Airlines, and AI-Powered Smart-Stand Technology at Gatwick Airport. Each leverages AI's capability to process exponentially growing data sets to enhance operational efficiency.
\n
\n
These patterns underscore AI’s growing role in the airline industry, especially in operations where real-time data analysis and decision-making are crucial. The importance of trustworthy data fueling such AI models cannot be overstated.
\n
Here’s why meaningful data is paramount:
\n\n
Precision and Efficiency. AI systems require high-quality, granular data to make accurate predictions and decisions. Inaccurate or incomplete data can lead to suboptimal outcomes that may undermine the efficiency improvements these technologies are designed to deliver.
\n
Scalability. As AI technologies become more integrated into airline operations, the scalability of these systems will depend on the continuous flow of up-to-date, comprehensive data. This ensures that AI solutions can adapt to and learn from changing conditions and scale across different operational contexts without losing effectiveness.
\n
Trust and Reliability. For AI-driven innovations to gain widespread acceptance within the airline industry, stakeholders must trust the accuracy and reliability of these systems. Reliable data is the foundation of this trust, as it assures stakeholders that AI decisions are based on solid, verifiable information.
\n\n
Looking ahead to 2025, the role of AI in airline operations is set to expand further, especially with the ongoing sophistication of Generative AI, which has begun to show its potential in transforming various aspects of the aviation value chain. The evolution of these AI applications will increasingly hinge on the availability of detailed, accurate data, making the management and analysis of data streams even more critical.
\n
Ensuring access to high-quality data will be a crucial challenge for the industry, one that will dictate the pace and success of future innovations in airline tech.
\n
At OAG, we are proud to serve as the industry’s most trusted source of aviation data. In this role, we will continue to closely monitor the market for new innovations in the year to come.
\n
Stay tuned for what 2025 has to offer.
\n
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Welcome to this special end-of-year edition of the OAG Airline-Tech Innovation Radar.
\n
Now that 2024 has come to an end, we take this opportunity to look back and reflect on a year filled with substantial technological progress within the airline and airport sectors.
Welcome to this special end-of-year edition of the OAG Airline-Tech Innovation Radar.
\n
Now that 2024 has come to an end, we take this opportunity to look back and reflect on a year filled with substantial technological progress within the airline and airport sectors.
Welcome to this special end-of-year edition of the OAG Airline-Tech Innovation Radar.
\n
Now that 2024 has come to an end, we take this opportunity to look back and reflect on a year filled with substantial technological progress within the airline and airport sectors.
Welcome to this special end-of-year edition of the OAG Airline-Tech Innovation Radar.
\n
Now that 2024 has come to an end, we take this opportunity to look back and reflect on a year filled with substantial technological progress within the airline and airport sectors.
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\n
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Welcome to this special end-of-year edition of the OAG Airline-Tech Innovation Radar.
\n
Now that 2024 has come to an end, we take this opportunity to look back and reflect on a year filled with substantial technological progress within the airline and airport sectors.
\n
For context - throughout the past year, we have diligently tracked and reported on two to five key innovation launches each month, focusing exclusively on real-world implementations by airlines, airports, and technology providers that have tangibly advanced the industry.
\n
Today, we are excited to share insights derived from reviewing all these significant innovations of 2024.
\n
\n
For our regular readers, this edition synthesizes a year's worth of data into actionable insights and trends.
\n
For those new to our radar, a warm welcome—what you’ll find here is a carefully curated snapshot of genuine, implemented innovations, not theoretical ideas or proposals.
\n
\n
Hence, our Innovation Radar serves as a reliable barometer for actual technological adoption and application across the global aviation industry.
\n
Let’s explore together what a year of dedicated observation has revealed about the trajectory of Airline-Tech.
\n
2024 Airline-Tech Review: A Year of Transformative Innovations
\n
As we reflect on the past year's innovations, it becomes clear that 2024 was a landmark year for technological advancements within the airline industry. We identified 28 significant innovations that made a meaningful impact, each categorized via two dimensions to enhance understanding of the evolving Airline-Tech landscape.
\n
Below, we present a visual representation of these innovations across our radar.
\n
\n
Each innovation has been classified into one of five sub-categories focusing on either Airline Retail or Airline Operations, reflecting the specific use case area the respective innovation impacts.
\n
Furthermore, we assessed the innovation impact level of each entry, categorizing them as either:
\n
\n
Incremental (Improve),
\n
Significant (Expand),
\n
Or Game-changing (Disrupt).
\n
\n
Our analysis shows a diverse spread of innovations across nearly the entire radar visual, underscoring the breadth of initiatives launched by the industry in 2024.
\n
Remarkably, every category saw innovation except for one: Network and Revenue Management.
\n
\n
This absence could suggest a potential lack of visible innovation in this area, possibly due to the secretive nature of revenue management processes within airlines, which usually lack a direct consumer interface.
\n
It is also worth noting that incremental innovations predominated, a trend that aligns with industry patterns. It is generally easier and less risky for organizations to improve existing processes with new technology than to undertake the disruption of established systems and workflows.
\n
These initial categorizations help us appreciate the innovations themselves but also provide insights into the strategic priorities and technological trajectories of airlines in 2024.
\n
Key Areas of Innovation Focus in 2024
\n
As we take a deeper look at 2024's major technological advancements, four categories stand out due to the high volume of innovation activities recorded on our radar. These categories align distinctly with either Airline Retail or Airline Operations, each driven by specific industry needs and trends.
\n
\n
On the Airline Retail side:
\n
\n
Distribution and Ancillaries: We tracked four and five innovations, respectively in these two areas. Innovations in Distribution are heavily influenced by the airline industry's push to simplify and enhance the flight booking experience. This includes integration with New Distribution Capability (NDC) frameworks and dynamic pricing strategies that enable richer and more customized offers to passengers.
\n
\n
On the Airline Operations side:
\n
\n
Airport Terminal: Innovations here are fuelled by the adoption of robotics and, more importantly, advanced digital tools designed to improve passenger communications—whether for updates on delayed flights, boarding processes, or navigation through airport facilities, for example, via 3D Airport Maps.
\n
Flight Operations: The primary drivers for innovations in the Flight category are cost savings and environmental considerations. Efforts to reduce fuel consumption and minimize CO2 emissions have led to advances in more efficient flight routing, enhanced weather prediction technologies, and streamlined aircraft turnaround processes.
The Convergence of Data and AI in Airline Operations
\n
As we examined the technological innovations across the airline industry from our 2024 reviews, a distinct pattern emerged: the combination of data analytics and Artificial Intelligence (AI) is the driving force behind most of these advancements, particularly in operations featured on the left-hand side of our radar.
\n
A glance at the December edition of our Airline-Tech Radar illustrates this trend, showcasing three innovations—AI-Assisted Air Traffic Control at London Heathrow, AI-Powered Baggage Management by Japan Airlines, and AI-Powered Smart-Stand Technology at Gatwick Airport. Each leverages AI's capability to process exponentially growing data sets to enhance operational efficiency.
\n
\n
These patterns underscore AI’s growing role in the airline industry, especially in operations where real-time data analysis and decision-making are crucial. The importance of trustworthy data fueling such AI models cannot be overstated.
\n
Here’s why meaningful data is paramount:
\n\n
Precision and Efficiency. AI systems require high-quality, granular data to make accurate predictions and decisions. Inaccurate or incomplete data can lead to suboptimal outcomes that may undermine the efficiency improvements these technologies are designed to deliver.
\n
Scalability. As AI technologies become more integrated into airline operations, the scalability of these systems will depend on the continuous flow of up-to-date, comprehensive data. This ensures that AI solutions can adapt to and learn from changing conditions and scale across different operational contexts without losing effectiveness.
\n
Trust and Reliability. For AI-driven innovations to gain widespread acceptance within the airline industry, stakeholders must trust the accuracy and reliability of these systems. Reliable data is the foundation of this trust, as it assures stakeholders that AI decisions are based on solid, verifiable information.
\n\n
Looking ahead to 2025, the role of AI in airline operations is set to expand further, especially with the ongoing sophistication of Generative AI, which has begun to show its potential in transforming various aspects of the aviation value chain. The evolution of these AI applications will increasingly hinge on the availability of detailed, accurate data, making the management and analysis of data streams even more critical.
\n
Ensuring access to high-quality data will be a crucial challenge for the industry, one that will dictate the pace and success of future innovations in airline tech.
\n
At OAG, we are proud to serve as the industry’s most trusted source of aviation data. In this role, we will continue to closely monitor the market for new innovations in the year to come.
\n
Stay tuned for what 2025 has to offer.
\n
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\n
Now that 2024 has come to an end, we take this opportunity to look back and reflect on a year filled with substantial technological progress within the airline and airport sectors.
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When was the busiest day for air travel in 2024? Which flight routes have topped 100 flights per day? Which is the fastest growing airline? As leading air travel data provider to the global travel industry, OAG can answer some of the biggest questions around travel in 2024. Read on for more air travel data that tells the story of 2024.
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Which was the busiest day for AIR CAPACITY in 2024?
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On Friday August 2nd, airline seat capacity was 19,278,320, making this the busiest day of the year for air travel, and surpassing 2023's busiest day by just over 692,000 seats. On August 2nd, airline capacity was 18% higher than the average daily airline capacity in 2024, which was 16,096,525 seats.
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Which was the quietest day for air travel in 2024?
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The lowest daily global airline capacity figure recorded in 2024 was on US Thanksgiving day, when there were 14,871,278 seats scheduled by airlines. You can find out more about the patterns we see in the busiest and quietest days for air travel by reading our analysis here.
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Which Airport is Most recovered to Pre-Pandemic Capacity?
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A combination of factors including increased connectivity, expansion plans for 2025, and growing travel demand from the expanding Colombian middle class puts El Dorado International Airport in Bogotá top of the class for capacity growth since 2019. Capacity at the airport has increased by 38% over the past five years.
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The fastest growing airport, year-on-year is...
\n
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As China's pandemic recovery kicks up a gear, Shanghai Pudong (PVG) is the fastest growing airport year-on-year, with an increase of almost 10M seats. The airport has a number of ongoing and completed expansion projects which have contributed to this impressive growth, which has been helped by China's relaxation of visa requirements.
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The Airport Adding Most Routes
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Prague's Václav Havel Airport (PRG) has added most routes this year, including easyJet flights to Nantes, Naples, Nice and Liverpool and Etihad's flights to Abu Dhabi. In total, 43 routes have been added, taking the total of routes served by PRG from 133 to 176.
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Routes with 100+ flights per day
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In 2024 there were 10 routes with an average daily frequency of 100 flights or more - that's four or more flights per hour! These routes, listed below along with their average daily frequency in 2024, are among the busiest domestic routes in the world.
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CJU-GMP, 199
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MEL-SYD, 138
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JED-RUH, 117
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HAN-SGN, 114
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FUK-HND, 112
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BOM-DEL, 108
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CTS-HND, 108
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CGH-SDU, 103
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BOG-MDE, 101
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CGK-UPG, 100
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The Fastest Growing Airline of 2024
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Compared to 2023, the airline with most increased frequency in 2024 was HK Express, which has grown its number of flights by 46% from 23,940 to 35,015. The LCC, which is part of the Cathay Pacific Group, has expanded its network and fleet this year.
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Now that you're up to speed with the key aviation industry statistics from 2024, see what our analysts think could be in store for 2025 with our predictions for the year ahead.
When was the busiest day for air travel in 2024? Which flight routes have topped 100 flights per day? Which is the fastest growing airline? As leading air travel data provider to the global travel industry, OAG can answer some of the biggest questions around travel in 2024. Read on for more air travel data that tells the story of 2024.
\n
Which was the busiest day for AIR CAPACITY in 2024?
\n
\n
On Friday August 2nd, airline seat capacity was 19,278,320, making this the busiest day of the year for air travel, and surpassing 2023's busiest day by just over 692,000 seats. On August 2nd, airline capacity was 18% higher than the average daily airline capacity in 2024, which was 16,096,525 seats.
\n
Which was the quietest day for air travel in 2024?
\n
\n
The lowest daily global airline capacity figure recorded in 2024 was on US Thanksgiving day, when there were 14,871,278 seats scheduled by airlines. You can find out more about the patterns we see in the busiest and quietest days for air travel by reading our analysis here.
\n
Which Airport is Most recovered to Pre-Pandemic Capacity?
\n
\n
A combination of factors including increased connectivity, expansion plans for 2025, and growing travel demand from the expanding Colombian middle class puts El Dorado International Airport in Bogotá top of the class for capacity growth since 2019. Capacity at the airport has increased by 38% over the past five years.
\n
The fastest growing airport, year-on-year is...
\n
\n
As China's pandemic recovery kicks up a gear, Shanghai Pudong (PVG) is the fastest growing airport year-on-year, with an increase of almost 10M seats. The airport has a number of ongoing and completed expansion projects which have contributed to this impressive growth, which has been helped by China's relaxation of visa requirements.
\n
The Airport Adding Most Routes
\n
\n
Prague's Václav Havel Airport (PRG) has added most routes this year, including easyJet flights to Nantes, Naples, Nice and Liverpool and Etihad's flights to Abu Dhabi. In total, 43 routes have been added, taking the total of routes served by PRG from 133 to 176.
\n
Routes with 100+ flights per day
\n
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In 2024 there were 10 routes with an average daily frequency of 100 flights or more - that's four or more flights per hour! These routes, listed below along with their average daily frequency in 2024, are among the busiest domestic routes in the world.
\n
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CJU-GMP, 199
\n
MEL-SYD, 138
\n
JED-RUH, 117
\n
HAN-SGN, 114
\n
FUK-HND, 112
\n
BOM-DEL, 108
\n
CTS-HND, 108
\n
CGH-SDU, 103
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BOG-MDE, 101
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CGK-UPG, 100
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The Fastest Growing Airline of 2024
\n
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Compared to 2023, the airline with most increased frequency in 2024 was HK Express, which has grown its number of flights by 46% from 23,940 to 35,015. The LCC, which is part of the Cathay Pacific Group, has expanded its network and fleet this year.
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Now that you're up to speed with the key aviation industry statistics from 2024, see what our analysts think could be in store for 2025 with our predictions for the year ahead.
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When was the busiest day for air travel in 2024? Which flight routes have topped 100 flights per day? Which is the fastest growing airline? As leading air travel data provider to the global travel industry, OAG can answer some of the biggest questions around travel in 2024. Read on for more air travel data that tells the story of 2024.
\n
Which was the busiest day for AIR CAPACITY in 2024?
\n
\n
On Friday August 2nd, airline seat capacity was 19,278,320, making this the busiest day of the year for air travel, and surpassing 2023's busiest day by just over 692,000 seats. On August 2nd, airline capacity was 18% higher than the average daily airline capacity in 2024, which was 16,096,525 seats.
\n
Which was the quietest day for air travel in 2024?
\n
\n
The lowest daily global airline capacity figure recorded in 2024 was on US Thanksgiving day, when there were 14,871,278 seats scheduled by airlines. You can find out more about the patterns we see in the busiest and quietest days for air travel by reading our analysis here.
\n
Which Airport is Most recovered to Pre-Pandemic Capacity?
\n
\n
A combination of factors including increased connectivity, expansion plans for 2025, and growing travel demand from the expanding Colombian middle class puts El Dorado International Airport in Bogotá top of the class for capacity growth since 2019. Capacity at the airport has increased by 38% over the past five years.
\n
The fastest growing airport, year-on-year is...
\n
\n
As China's pandemic recovery kicks up a gear, Shanghai Pudong (PVG) is the fastest growing airport year-on-year, with an increase of almost 10M seats. The airport has a number of ongoing and completed expansion projects which have contributed to this impressive growth, which has been helped by China's relaxation of visa requirements.
\n
The Airport Adding Most Routes
\n
\n
Prague's Václav Havel Airport (PRG) has added most routes this year, including easyJet flights to Nantes, Naples, Nice and Liverpool and Etihad's flights to Abu Dhabi. In total, 43 routes have been added, taking the total of routes served by PRG from 133 to 176.
\n
Routes with 100+ flights per day
\n
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In 2024 there were 10 routes with an average daily frequency of 100 flights or more - that's four or more flights per hour! These routes, listed below along with their average daily frequency in 2024, are among the busiest domestic routes in the world.
\n
\n
CJU-GMP, 199
\n
MEL-SYD, 138
\n
JED-RUH, 117
\n
HAN-SGN, 114
\n
FUK-HND, 112
\n
BOM-DEL, 108
\n
CTS-HND, 108
\n
CGH-SDU, 103
\n
BOG-MDE, 101
\n
CGK-UPG, 100
\n
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The Fastest Growing Airline of 2024
\n
\n
Compared to 2023, the airline with most increased frequency in 2024 was HK Express, which has grown its number of flights by 46% from 23,940 to 35,015. The LCC, which is part of the Cathay Pacific Group, has expanded its network and fleet this year.
\n
Now that you're up to speed with the key aviation industry statistics from 2024, see what our analysts think could be in store for 2025 with our predictions for the year ahead.
\n
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When was the busiest day for air travel in 2024? Which flight routes have topped 100 flights per day? Which is the fastest growing airline? As leading air travel data provider to the global travel industry, OAG can answer some of the biggest questions around travel in 2024. Read on for more air travel data that tells the story of 2024.
\n
Which was the busiest day for AIR CAPACITY in 2024?
\n
\n
On Friday August 2nd, airline seat capacity was 19,278,320, making this the busiest day of the year for air travel, and surpassing 2023's busiest day by just over 692,000 seats. On August 2nd, airline capacity was 18% higher than the average daily airline capacity in 2024, which was 16,096,525 seats.
\n
Which was the quietest day for air travel in 2024?
\n
\n
The lowest daily global airline capacity figure recorded in 2024 was on US Thanksgiving day, when there were 14,871,278 seats scheduled by airlines. You can find out more about the patterns we see in the busiest and quietest days for air travel by reading our analysis here.
\n
Which Airport is Most recovered to Pre-Pandemic Capacity?
\n
\n
A combination of factors including increased connectivity, expansion plans for 2025, and growing travel demand from the expanding Colombian middle class puts El Dorado International Airport in Bogotá top of the class for capacity growth since 2019. Capacity at the airport has increased by 38% over the past five years.
\n
The fastest growing airport, year-on-year is...
\n
\n
As China's pandemic recovery kicks up a gear, Shanghai Pudong (PVG) is the fastest growing airport year-on-year, with an increase of almost 10M seats. The airport has a number of ongoing and completed expansion projects which have contributed to this impressive growth, which has been helped by China's relaxation of visa requirements.
\n
The Airport Adding Most Routes
\n
\n
Prague's Václav Havel Airport (PRG) has added most routes this year, including easyJet flights to Nantes, Naples, Nice and Liverpool and Etihad's flights to Abu Dhabi. In total, 43 routes have been added, taking the total of routes served by PRG from 133 to 176.
\n
Routes with 100+ flights per day
\n
\n
In 2024 there were 10 routes with an average daily frequency of 100 flights or more - that's four or more flights per hour! These routes, listed below along with their average daily frequency in 2024, are among the busiest domestic routes in the world.
\n
\n
CJU-GMP, 199
\n
MEL-SYD, 138
\n
JED-RUH, 117
\n
HAN-SGN, 114
\n
FUK-HND, 112
\n
BOM-DEL, 108
\n
CTS-HND, 108
\n
CGH-SDU, 103
\n
BOG-MDE, 101
\n
CGK-UPG, 100
\n
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The Fastest Growing Airline of 2024
\n
\n
Compared to 2023, the airline with most increased frequency in 2024 was HK Express, which has grown its number of flights by 46% from 23,940 to 35,015. The LCC, which is part of the Cathay Pacific Group, has expanded its network and fleet this year.
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Now that you're up to speed with the key aviation industry statistics from 2024, see what our analysts think could be in store for 2025 with our predictions for the year ahead.
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When was the busiest day for air travel in 2024? Which flight routes have topped 100 flights per day? Which is the fastest growing airline? As leading air travel data provider to the global travel industry, OAG can answer some of the biggest questions around travel in 2024. Read on for more air travel data that tells the story of 2024.
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Which was the busiest day for AIR CAPACITY in 2024?
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On Friday August 2nd, airline seat capacity was 19,278,320, making this the busiest day of the year for air travel, and surpassing 2023's busiest day by just over 692,000 seats. On August 2nd, airline capacity was 18% higher than the average daily airline capacity in 2024, which was 16,096,525 seats.
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Which was the quietest day for air travel in 2024?
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The lowest daily global airline capacity figure recorded in 2024 was on US Thanksgiving day, when there were 14,871,278 seats scheduled by airlines. You can find out more about the patterns we see in the busiest and quietest days for air travel by reading our analysis here.
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Which Airport is Most recovered to Pre-Pandemic Capacity?
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A combination of factors including increased connectivity, expansion plans for 2025, and growing travel demand from the expanding Colombian middle class puts El Dorado International Airport in Bogotá top of the class for capacity growth since 2019. Capacity at the airport has increased by 38% over the past five years.
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The fastest growing airport, year-on-year is...
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As China's pandemic recovery kicks up a gear, Shanghai Pudong (PVG) is the fastest growing airport year-on-year, with an increase of almost 10M seats. The airport has a number of ongoing and completed expansion projects which have contributed to this impressive growth, which has been helped by China's relaxation of visa requirements.
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The Airport Adding Most Routes
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Prague's Václav Havel Airport (PRG) has added most routes this year, including easyJet flights to Nantes, Naples, Nice and Liverpool and Etihad's flights to Abu Dhabi. In total, 43 routes have been added, taking the total of routes served by PRG from 133 to 176.
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Routes with 100+ flights per day
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In 2024 there were 10 routes with an average daily frequency of 100 flights or more - that's four or more flights per hour! These routes, listed below along with their average daily frequency in 2024, are among the busiest domestic routes in the world.
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CJU-GMP, 199
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MEL-SYD, 138
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JED-RUH, 117
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HAN-SGN, 114
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FUK-HND, 112
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BOM-DEL, 108
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CTS-HND, 108
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CGH-SDU, 103
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BOG-MDE, 101
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CGK-UPG, 100
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The Fastest Growing Airline of 2024
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Compared to 2023, the airline with most increased frequency in 2024 was HK Express, which has grown its number of flights by 46% from 23,940 to 35,015. The LCC, which is part of the Cathay Pacific Group, has expanded its network and fleet this year.
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Now that you're up to speed with the key aviation industry statistics from 2024, see what our analysts think could be in store for 2025 with our predictions for the year ahead.
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For this month's aviation industry webinar, Deirdre Fulton and John Grant were joined by Gary Bowerman, Director of Check-In Asia, and Rebecca Francosky, Director Air Service Development at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to recap 2024's aviation trends and look ahead to what's in store next year for the industry.
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For this month's aviation industry webinar, Deirdre Fulton and John Grant were joined by Gary Bowerman, Director of Check-In Asia, and Rebecca Francosky, Director Air Service Development at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to recap 2024's aviation trends and look ahead to what's in store next year for the industry.
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From looking back at a turbulent year in the industry to making predictions about what might happen as we move into 2025, the live panel began by taking a look at global capacity growth trends this year.
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Capacity Growth Trends in 2024
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As the aviation industry continues to rebound from the significant disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, capacity growth has emerged as a crucial indicator of recovery. In 2024, global capacity ended 6.3% ahead of the previous year, showcasing notable resilience. However, the industry is still grappling with the loss of five years of expected growth, a challenge compounded by ongoing supply chain disruptions.
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regional changes
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The panel then discussed regional changes during the year. While four aviation markets are not yet back to 2019 levels (Southern Africa, South-East Asia, Eastern Europe, and Southwest Pacific) the fastest growing regions include Central Asia, Upper South America, and North Africa, all of which have double digit growth compared to 2019.
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Predictions for 2025
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As the world began to open from COVID lockdowns, it was reported that air travel would not fully recover until 2025. With 2025 on the horizon, our panel gave their thoughts on what the industry will look like next year. What obstacles lie ahead?
For this month's aviation industry webinar, Deirdre Fulton and John Grant were joined by Gary Bowerman, Director of Check-In Asia, and Rebecca Francosky, Director Air Service Development at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to recap 2024's aviation trends and look ahead to what's in store next year for the industry.
For this month's aviation industry webinar, Deirdre Fulton and John Grant were joined by Gary Bowerman, Director of Check-In Asia, and Rebecca Francosky, Director Air Service Development at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to recap 2024's aviation trends and look ahead to what's in store next year for the industry.
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From looking back at a turbulent year in the industry to making predictions about what might happen as we move into 2025, the live panel began by taking a look at global capacity growth trends this year.
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Capacity Growth Trends in 2024
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As the aviation industry continues to rebound from the significant disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, capacity growth has emerged as a crucial indicator of recovery. In 2024, global capacity ended 6.3% ahead of the previous year, showcasing notable resilience. However, the industry is still grappling with the loss of five years of expected growth, a challenge compounded by ongoing supply chain disruptions.
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regional changes
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The panel then discussed regional changes during the year. While four aviation markets are not yet back to 2019 levels (Southern Africa, South-East Asia, Eastern Europe, and Southwest Pacific) the fastest growing regions include Central Asia, Upper South America, and North Africa, all of which have double digit growth compared to 2019.
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Predictions for 2025
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As the world began to open from COVID lockdowns, it was reported that air travel would not fully recover until 2025. With 2025 on the horizon, our panel gave their thoughts on what the industry will look like next year. What obstacles lie ahead?
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For this month's aviation industry webinar, Deirdre Fulton and John Grant were joined by Gary Bowerman, Director of Check-In Asia, and Rebecca Francosky, Director Air Service Development at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to recap 2024's aviation trends and look ahead to what's in store next year for the industry.
\n
From looking back at a turbulent year in the industry to making predictions about what might happen as we move into 2025, the live panel began by taking a look at global capacity growth trends this year.
\n
Capacity Growth Trends in 2024
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As the aviation industry continues to rebound from the significant disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, capacity growth has emerged as a crucial indicator of recovery. In 2024, global capacity ended 6.3% ahead of the previous year, showcasing notable resilience. However, the industry is still grappling with the loss of five years of expected growth, a challenge compounded by ongoing supply chain disruptions.
\n
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regional changes
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The panel then discussed regional changes during the year. While four aviation markets are not yet back to 2019 levels (Southern Africa, South-East Asia, Eastern Europe, and Southwest Pacific) the fastest growing regions include Central Asia, Upper South America, and North Africa, all of which have double digit growth compared to 2019.
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Predictions for 2025
\n
As the world began to open from COVID lockdowns, it was reported that air travel would not fully recover until 2025. With 2025 on the horizon, our panel gave their thoughts on what the industry will look like next year. What obstacles lie ahead?
For this month's aviation industry webinar, Deirdre Fulton and John Grant were joined by Gary Bowerman, Director of Check-In Asia, and Rebecca Francosky, Director Air Service Development at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to recap 2024's aviation trends and look ahead to what's in store next year for the industry.
\n
From looking back at a turbulent year in the industry to making predictions about what might happen as we move into 2025, the live panel began by taking a look at global capacity growth trends this year.
\n
Capacity Growth Trends in 2024
\n
As the aviation industry continues to rebound from the significant disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, capacity growth has emerged as a crucial indicator of recovery. In 2024, global capacity ended 6.3% ahead of the previous year, showcasing notable resilience. However, the industry is still grappling with the loss of five years of expected growth, a challenge compounded by ongoing supply chain disruptions.
\n
\n
regional changes
\n
The panel then discussed regional changes during the year. While four aviation markets are not yet back to 2019 levels (Southern Africa, South-East Asia, Eastern Europe, and Southwest Pacific) the fastest growing regions include Central Asia, Upper South America, and North Africa, all of which have double digit growth compared to 2019.
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Predictions for 2025
\n
As the world began to open from COVID lockdowns, it was reported that air travel would not fully recover until 2025. With 2025 on the horizon, our panel gave their thoughts on what the industry will look like next year. What obstacles lie ahead?
For this month's aviation industry webinar, Deirdre Fulton and John Grant were joined by Gary Bowerman, Director of Check-In Asia, and Rebecca Francosky, Director Air Service Development at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to recap 2024's aviation trends and look ahead to what's in store next year for the industry.
\n
From looking back at a turbulent year in the industry to making predictions about what might happen as we move into 2025, the live panel began by taking a look at global capacity growth trends this year.
\n
Capacity Growth Trends in 2024
\n
As the aviation industry continues to rebound from the significant disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, capacity growth has emerged as a crucial indicator of recovery. In 2024, global capacity ended 6.3% ahead of the previous year, showcasing notable resilience. However, the industry is still grappling with the loss of five years of expected growth, a challenge compounded by ongoing supply chain disruptions.
\n
\n
regional changes
\n
The panel then discussed regional changes during the year. While four aviation markets are not yet back to 2019 levels (Southern Africa, South-East Asia, Eastern Europe, and Southwest Pacific) the fastest growing regions include Central Asia, Upper South America, and North Africa, all of which have double digit growth compared to 2019.
\n
\n
Predictions for 2025
\n
As the world began to open from COVID lockdowns, it was reported that air travel would not fully recover until 2025. With 2025 on the horizon, our panel gave their thoughts on what the industry will look like next year. What obstacles lie ahead?
For this month's aviation industry webinar, Deirdre Fulton and John Grant were joined by Gary Bowerman, Director of Check-In Asia, and Rebecca Francosky, Director Air Service Development at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to recap 2024's aviation trends and look ahead to what's in store next year for the industry.
For this month's aviation industry webinar, Deirdre Fulton and John Grant were joined by Gary Bowerman, Director of Check-In Asia, and Rebecca Francosky, Director Air Service Development at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to recap 2024's aviation trends and look ahead to what's in store next year for the industry.
\n
From looking back at a turbulent year in the industry to making predictions about what might happen as we move into 2025, the live panel began by taking a look at global capacity growth trends this year.
\n
Capacity Growth Trends in 2024
\n
As the aviation industry continues to rebound from the significant disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, capacity growth has emerged as a crucial indicator of recovery. In 2024, global capacity ended 6.3% ahead of the previous year, showcasing notable resilience. However, the industry is still grappling with the loss of five years of expected growth, a challenge compounded by ongoing supply chain disruptions.
\n
\n
regional changes
\n
The panel then discussed regional changes during the year. While four aviation markets are not yet back to 2019 levels (Southern Africa, South-East Asia, Eastern Europe, and Southwest Pacific) the fastest growing regions include Central Asia, Upper South America, and North Africa, all of which have double digit growth compared to 2019.
\n
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Predictions for 2025
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As the world began to open from COVID lockdowns, it was reported that air travel would not fully recover until 2025. With 2025 on the horizon, our panel gave their thoughts on what the industry will look like next year. What obstacles lie ahead?
For this month's aviation industry webinar, Deirdre Fulton and John Grant were joined by Gary Bowerman, Director of Check-In Asia, and Rebecca Francosky, Director Air Service Development at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to recap 2024's aviation trends and look ahead to what's in store next year for the industry.
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For this month's aviation industry webinar, Deirdre Fulton and John Grant were joined by Gary Bowerman, Director of Check-In Asia, and Rebecca Francosky, Director Air Service Development at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to recap 2024's aviation trends and look ahead to what's in store next year for the industry.
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From looking back at a turbulent year in the industry to making predictions about what might happen as we move into 2025, the live panel began by taking a look at global capacity growth trends this year.
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Capacity Growth Trends in 2024
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As the aviation industry continues to rebound from the significant disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, capacity growth has emerged as a crucial indicator of recovery. In 2024, global capacity ended 6.3% ahead of the previous year, showcasing notable resilience. However, the industry is still grappling with the loss of five years of expected growth, a challenge compounded by ongoing supply chain disruptions.
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regional changes
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The panel then discussed regional changes during the year. While four aviation markets are not yet back to 2019 levels (Southern Africa, South-East Asia, Eastern Europe, and Southwest Pacific) the fastest growing regions include Central Asia, Upper South America, and North Africa, all of which have double digit growth compared to 2019.
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Predictions for 2025
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As the world began to open from COVID lockdowns, it was reported that air travel would not fully recover until 2025. With 2025 on the horizon, our panel gave their thoughts on what the industry will look like next year. What obstacles lie ahead?
For this month's aviation industry webinar, Deirdre Fulton and John Grant were joined by Gary Bowerman, Director of Check-In Asia, and Rebecca Francosky, Director Air Service Development at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to recap 2024's aviation trends and look ahead to what's in store next year for the industry.
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For this month's aviation industry webinar, Deirdre Fulton and John Grant were joined by Eddy Pieniazek, Head of Analytics and Advisory at Ishka Aviation Finance for a look ahead to the opportunities and challenges emerging this winter season.
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From airline prices to capacity trends, low-cost carriers, and the future of the Chinese airline industry, these discussions cover the length and breadth of aviation.
\n
Airline Capacity and Airfare Trends
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The talk began on a hopeful note, with the speakers expressing optimism over the forecast of airline prices in the next 12 months - barring any further significant geopolitical issues. A crucial point that emerges from the conversation is the robust growth visible in the Asia Pacific, Europe, and Latin America, the capacity trends in these regions provide much-needed optimism.
\n
Challenges and Strategies
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The challenges that ultra-low-cost carriers face were discussed, emphasizing the effect of legacy carriers shifting capacity on these low-cost airlines. The importance of China in the global airline industry was underscored, as Chinese airlines have shown considerable domestic and international capacity growth. However, predictions indicate the return of outbound Chinese travelers may not be as quick as expected.
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Watch clip: John Grant on the effect of legacy airlines switching capacity to international markets.
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Supply Chain Woes
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The last part of the talk addressed pressing issues faced by aircraft manufacturers and airlines caused by delivery delays and supply chain disruptions. It concluded with a warning about the troubled journey ahead, especially for the winter season.
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Watch clip: 7% of the global airline fleet is out for maintenance, is this a high number?
For this month's aviation industry webinar, Deirdre Fulton and John Grant were joined by Eddy Pieniazek, Head of Analytics and Advisory at Ishka Aviation Finance for a look ahead to the opportunities and challenges emerging this winter season.
For this month's aviation industry webinar, Deirdre Fulton and John Grant were joined by Eddy Pieniazek, Head of Analytics and Advisory at Ishka Aviation Finance for a look ahead to the opportunities and challenges emerging this winter season.
\n
From airline prices to capacity trends, low-cost carriers, and the future of the Chinese airline industry, these discussions cover the length and breadth of aviation.
\n
Airline Capacity and Airfare Trends
\n
The talk began on a hopeful note, with the speakers expressing optimism over the forecast of airline prices in the next 12 months - barring any further significant geopolitical issues. A crucial point that emerges from the conversation is the robust growth visible in the Asia Pacific, Europe, and Latin America, the capacity trends in these regions provide much-needed optimism.
\n
Challenges and Strategies
\n
The challenges that ultra-low-cost carriers face were discussed, emphasizing the effect of legacy carriers shifting capacity on these low-cost airlines. The importance of China in the global airline industry was underscored, as Chinese airlines have shown considerable domestic and international capacity growth. However, predictions indicate the return of outbound Chinese travelers may not be as quick as expected.
\n
Watch clip: John Grant on the effect of legacy airlines switching capacity to international markets.
\n
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Supply Chain Woes
\n
The last part of the talk addressed pressing issues faced by aircraft manufacturers and airlines caused by delivery delays and supply chain disruptions. It concluded with a warning about the troubled journey ahead, especially for the winter season.
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Watch clip: 7% of the global airline fleet is out for maintenance, is this a high number?
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For this month's aviation industry webinar, Deirdre Fulton and John Grant were joined by Eddy Pieniazek, Head of Analytics and Advisory at Ishka Aviation Finance for a look ahead to the opportunities and challenges emerging this winter season.
\n
From airline prices to capacity trends, low-cost carriers, and the future of the Chinese airline industry, these discussions cover the length and breadth of aviation.
\n
Airline Capacity and Airfare Trends
\n
The talk began on a hopeful note, with the speakers expressing optimism over the forecast of airline prices in the next 12 months - barring any further significant geopolitical issues. A crucial point that emerges from the conversation is the robust growth visible in the Asia Pacific, Europe, and Latin America, the capacity trends in these regions provide much-needed optimism.
\n
Challenges and Strategies
\n
The challenges that ultra-low-cost carriers face were discussed, emphasizing the effect of legacy carriers shifting capacity on these low-cost airlines. The importance of China in the global airline industry was underscored, as Chinese airlines have shown considerable domestic and international capacity growth. However, predictions indicate the return of outbound Chinese travelers may not be as quick as expected.
\n
Watch clip: John Grant on the effect of legacy airlines switching capacity to international markets.
\n
\n
Supply Chain Woes
\n
The last part of the talk addressed pressing issues faced by aircraft manufacturers and airlines caused by delivery delays and supply chain disruptions. It concluded with a warning about the troubled journey ahead, especially for the winter season.
\n
Watch clip: 7% of the global airline fleet is out for maintenance, is this a high number?
For this month's aviation industry webinar, Deirdre Fulton and John Grant were joined by Eddy Pieniazek, Head of Analytics and Advisory at Ishka Aviation Finance for a look ahead to the opportunities and challenges emerging this winter season.
\n
From airline prices to capacity trends, low-cost carriers, and the future of the Chinese airline industry, these discussions cover the length and breadth of aviation.
\n
Airline Capacity and Airfare Trends
\n
The talk began on a hopeful note, with the speakers expressing optimism over the forecast of airline prices in the next 12 months - barring any further significant geopolitical issues. A crucial point that emerges from the conversation is the robust growth visible in the Asia Pacific, Europe, and Latin America, the capacity trends in these regions provide much-needed optimism.
\n
Challenges and Strategies
\n
The challenges that ultra-low-cost carriers face were discussed, emphasizing the effect of legacy carriers shifting capacity on these low-cost airlines. The importance of China in the global airline industry was underscored, as Chinese airlines have shown considerable domestic and international capacity growth. However, predictions indicate the return of outbound Chinese travelers may not be as quick as expected.
\n
Watch clip: John Grant on the effect of legacy airlines switching capacity to international markets.
\n
\n
Supply Chain Woes
\n
The last part of the talk addressed pressing issues faced by aircraft manufacturers and airlines caused by delivery delays and supply chain disruptions. It concluded with a warning about the troubled journey ahead, especially for the winter season.
\n
Watch clip: 7% of the global airline fleet is out for maintenance, is this a high number?
For this month's aviation industry webinar, Deirdre Fulton and John Grant were joined by Eddy Pieniazek, Head of Analytics and Advisory at Ishka Aviation Finance for a look ahead to the opportunities and challenges emerging this winter season.
\n
From airline prices to capacity trends, low-cost carriers, and the future of the Chinese airline industry, these discussions cover the length and breadth of aviation.
\n
Airline Capacity and Airfare Trends
\n
The talk began on a hopeful note, with the speakers expressing optimism over the forecast of airline prices in the next 12 months - barring any further significant geopolitical issues. A crucial point that emerges from the conversation is the robust growth visible in the Asia Pacific, Europe, and Latin America, the capacity trends in these regions provide much-needed optimism.
\n
Challenges and Strategies
\n
The challenges that ultra-low-cost carriers face were discussed, emphasizing the effect of legacy carriers shifting capacity on these low-cost airlines. The importance of China in the global airline industry was underscored, as Chinese airlines have shown considerable domestic and international capacity growth. However, predictions indicate the return of outbound Chinese travelers may not be as quick as expected.
\n
Watch clip: John Grant on the effect of legacy airlines switching capacity to international markets.
\n
\n
Supply Chain Woes
\n
The last part of the talk addressed pressing issues faced by aircraft manufacturers and airlines caused by delivery delays and supply chain disruptions. It concluded with a warning about the troubled journey ahead, especially for the winter season.
\n
Watch clip: 7% of the global airline fleet is out for maintenance, is this a high number?
For this month's aviation industry webinar, Deirdre Fulton and John Grant were joined by Eddy Pieniazek, Head of Analytics and Advisory at Ishka Aviation Finance for a look ahead to the opportunities and challenges emerging this winter season.
For this month's aviation industry webinar, Deirdre Fulton and John Grant were joined by Eddy Pieniazek, Head of Analytics and Advisory at Ishka Aviation Finance for a look ahead to the opportunities and challenges emerging this winter season.
\n
From airline prices to capacity trends, low-cost carriers, and the future of the Chinese airline industry, these discussions cover the length and breadth of aviation.
\n
Airline Capacity and Airfare Trends
\n
The talk began on a hopeful note, with the speakers expressing optimism over the forecast of airline prices in the next 12 months - barring any further significant geopolitical issues. A crucial point that emerges from the conversation is the robust growth visible in the Asia Pacific, Europe, and Latin America, the capacity trends in these regions provide much-needed optimism.
\n
Challenges and Strategies
\n
The challenges that ultra-low-cost carriers face were discussed, emphasizing the effect of legacy carriers shifting capacity on these low-cost airlines. The importance of China in the global airline industry was underscored, as Chinese airlines have shown considerable domestic and international capacity growth. However, predictions indicate the return of outbound Chinese travelers may not be as quick as expected.
\n
Watch clip: John Grant on the effect of legacy airlines switching capacity to international markets.
\n
\n
Supply Chain Woes
\n
The last part of the talk addressed pressing issues faced by aircraft manufacturers and airlines caused by delivery delays and supply chain disruptions. It concluded with a warning about the troubled journey ahead, especially for the winter season.
\n
Watch clip: 7% of the global airline fleet is out for maintenance, is this a high number?
For this month's aviation industry webinar, Deirdre Fulton and John Grant were joined by Eddy Pieniazek, Head of Analytics and Advisory at Ishka Aviation Finance for a look ahead to the opportunities and challenges emerging this winter season.
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For this month's aviation industry webinar, Deirdre Fulton and John Grant were joined by Eddy Pieniazek, Head of Analytics and Advisory at Ishka Aviation Finance for a look ahead to the opportunities and challenges emerging this winter season.
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For this month's aviation industry webinar, Deirdre Fulton and John Grant were joined by Eddy Pieniazek, Head of Analytics and Advisory at Ishka Aviation Finance for a look ahead to the opportunities and challenges emerging this winter season.
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From airline prices to capacity trends, low-cost carriers, and the future of the Chinese airline industry, these discussions cover the length and breadth of aviation.
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Airline Capacity and Airfare Trends
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The talk began on a hopeful note, with the speakers expressing optimism over the forecast of airline prices in the next 12 months - barring any further significant geopolitical issues. A crucial point that emerges from the conversation is the r
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