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Chinese airlines dominated the market, in part because of the historic “five and twenty” rule of the Indian authorities that essentially prevented any airline aside from Air India operation; who unfortunately for many years had been struggling to survive yet alone capitalise on new emergent market opportunities such as China offered. With Indian airlines essentially restricted in their market access by their own government policy, India provided opportunities for China’s airlines to dominate holding some 80% share of all flights operated - until, of course, the pandemic and a political dispute.
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\n
A New Aero Political World
\n
Fast forward five years and with no direct services between the two countries demand has continued to grow with 572,000 indirect passengers travelling through alternate hub airports such as Hong Kong, Bangkok and even Singapore, to reach their final destinations. And while that volume of indirect passengers may seem large, in 2019 (pre-pandemic) over 1.2 million travelled indirectly, confirming there is certainly a market between the two countries. All of which makes a political reset of relationships seem worthwhile for a host of reasons.
\n
With China–US air travel at a historic low, the probability of Chinese airlines returning to the US market in the next four years, under the current administration, appears limited. In 2019, China’s airlines operated some 10,400 flights between the two countries, this year just 2,500 are scheduled under the current bilateral agreement; a steep 76% decline and for Chinese airlines a loss of access to some major hard currency market opportunities. Shifting focus closer to home on high-growth markets like India is a strategic move—even before factoring in current trade-related challenges.
\n
For India - and the aspiration to create world class hub airports in Delhi and Mumbai - access to China is a crucial part of the development strategy and something that could not be ignored, especially when the country’s airlines have 1,800 aircraft on order over the next twenty years; they may not all get delivered and replacements are in that number but they have to have markets to serve! With IndiGo flexing their muscles in longer haul international markets and a rebranded Air India looking to expand their network China presents numerous opportunities and China’s airlines may have a harder fight for dominance in a world where a true low-cost airline is competing head-to-head, especially in the local Indian market.
\n
Advancements in aircraft technology are also a factor from the Indian airlines' perspectives and while Chinese carriers may elect to use wide-bodied aircraft on any new services, for IndiGo the A321XLR’s will provide a very efficient aircraft for such a market. Indeed, from a timing perspective with IndiGo now receiving a more regular supply of new aircraft and over the worst of their Pratt & Whitney engine issues a new rich and underserved market is too good an opportunity to miss.
\n
Getting Ready to Fly
\n
While we are only at the early stages of negotiations, both the Chinese and Indian authorities would benefit from being able to show that outside of other geo-political developments there are alternative and potentially larger opportunities available. And these can be developed without having to return to historic markets for revenues. None of which will concern some of those lost market opportunities but once again shows how in adversity there is always an opportunity!
\n
Looking for more aviation insights? Take a look at our 3-part Indian Aviation series here.
\n
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China and India have recently begun discussions on restarting direct air services between the two countries.
China and India have recently begun discussions on restarting direct air services between the two countries.
\n
These services have been on hold since 2020 due to a combination of the pandemic and a series of border incidents. It might be coincidence that talks are being held now, or a mutually convenient development for both parties. The opportunities for services between two of the largest aviation markets in the world are obvious, but it raises the question of how any new arrangement will differ from 2020 when Chinese airlines dominated the market.
\n
\n
A Historically Regulated Market
\n
Historically, China and India have had some of the most restrictive air service agreements. However, in recent years, both countries have been relaxing their attitudes because of commercial necessity. Nevertheless, it would be fair to say that the potential of such a market relative to the levels of frequency operated have never been fully recognised.
\n
Peaking in 2019 there were some 2,588 scheduled flights a year between the two countries: averaging seven one-way flights a day. Delhi was the focal point for services from Shanghai and Guangzhou with China Southern and Eastern the two dominant airlines operating two daily flights between the countries.
\n
\n
\n
Chinese airlines dominated the market, in part because of the historic “five and twenty” rule of the Indian authorities that essentially prevented any airline aside from Air India operation; who unfortunately for many years had been struggling to survive yet alone capitalise on new emergent market opportunities such as China offered. With Indian airlines essentially restricted in their market access by their own government policy, India provided opportunities for China’s airlines to dominate holding some 80% share of all flights operated - until, of course, the pandemic and a political dispute.
\n
\n
A New Aero Political World
\n
Fast forward five years and with no direct services between the two countries demand has continued to grow with 572,000 indirect passengers travelling through alternate hub airports such as Hong Kong, Bangkok and even Singapore, to reach their final destinations. And while that volume of indirect passengers may seem large, in 2019 (pre-pandemic) over 1.2 million travelled indirectly, confirming there is certainly a market between the two countries. All of which makes a political reset of relationships seem worthwhile for a host of reasons.
\n
With China–US air travel at a historic low, the probability of Chinese airlines returning to the US market in the next four years, under the current administration, appears limited. In 2019, China’s airlines operated some 10,400 flights between the two countries, this year just 2,500 are scheduled under the current bilateral agreement; a steep 76% decline and for Chinese airlines a loss of access to some major hard currency market opportunities. Shifting focus closer to home on high-growth markets like India is a strategic move—even before factoring in current trade-related challenges.
\n
For India - and the aspiration to create world class hub airports in Delhi and Mumbai - access to China is a crucial part of the development strategy and something that could not be ignored, especially when the country’s airlines have 1,800 aircraft on order over the next twenty years; they may not all get delivered and replacements are in that number but they have to have markets to serve! With IndiGo flexing their muscles in longer haul international markets and a rebranded Air India looking to expand their network China presents numerous opportunities and China’s airlines may have a harder fight for dominance in a world where a true low-cost airline is competing head-to-head, especially in the local Indian market.
\n
Advancements in aircraft technology are also a factor from the Indian airlines' perspectives and while Chinese carriers may elect to use wide-bodied aircraft on any new services, for IndiGo the A321XLR’s will provide a very efficient aircraft for such a market. Indeed, from a timing perspective with IndiGo now receiving a more regular supply of new aircraft and over the worst of their Pratt & Whitney engine issues a new rich and underserved market is too good an opportunity to miss.
\n
Getting Ready to Fly
\n
While we are only at the early stages of negotiations, both the Chinese and Indian authorities would benefit from being able to show that outside of other geo-political developments there are alternative and potentially larger opportunities available. And these can be developed without having to return to historic markets for revenues. None of which will concern some of those lost market opportunities but once again shows how in adversity there is always an opportunity!
\n
Looking for more aviation insights? Take a look at our 3-part Indian Aviation series here.
\n
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China and India have recently begun discussions on restarting direct air services between the two countries.
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These services have been on hold since 2020 due to a combination of the pandemic and a series of border incidents. It might be coincidence that talks are being held now, or a mutually convenient development for both parties. The opportunities for services between two of the largest aviation markets in the world are obvious, but it raises the question of how any new arrangement will differ from 2020 when Chinese airlines dominated the market.
\n
\n
A Historically Regulated Market
\n
Historically, China and India have had some of the most restrictive air service agreements. However, in recent years, both countries have been relaxing their attitudes because of commercial necessity. Nevertheless, it would be fair to say that the potential of such a market relative to the levels of frequency operated have never been fully recognised.
\n
Peaking in 2019 there were some 2,588 scheduled flights a year between the two countries: averaging seven one-way flights a day. Delhi was the focal point for services from Shanghai and Guangzhou with China Southern and Eastern the two dominant airlines operating two daily flights between the countries.
\n
\n
\n
Chinese airlines dominated the market, in part because of the historic “five and twenty” rule of the Indian authorities that essentially prevented any airline aside from Air India operation; who unfortunately for many years had been struggling to survive yet alone capitalise on new emergent market opportunities such as China offered. With Indian airlines essentially restricted in their market access by their own government policy, India provided opportunities for China’s airlines to dominate holding some 80% share of all flights operated - until, of course, the pandemic and a political dispute.
\n
\n
A New Aero Political World
\n
Fast forward five years and with no direct services between the two countries demand has continued to grow with 572,000 indirect passengers travelling through alternate hub airports such as Hong Kong, Bangkok and even Singapore, to reach their final destinations. And while that volume of indirect passengers may seem large, in 2019 (pre-pandemic) over 1.2 million travelled indirectly, confirming there is certainly a market between the two countries. All of which makes a political reset of relationships seem worthwhile for a host of reasons.
\n
With China–US air travel at a historic low, the probability of Chinese airlines returning to the US market in the next four years, under the current administration, appears limited. In 2019, China’s airlines operated some 10,400 flights between the two countries, this year just 2,500 are scheduled under the current bilateral agreement; a steep 76% decline and for Chinese airlines a loss of access to some major hard currency market opportunities. Shifting focus closer to home on high-growth markets like India is a strategic move—even before factoring in current trade-related challenges.
\n
For India - and the aspiration to create world class hub airports in Delhi and Mumbai - access to China is a crucial part of the development strategy and something that could not be ignored, especially when the country’s airlines have 1,800 aircraft on order over the next twenty years; they may not all get delivered and replacements are in that number but they have to have markets to serve! With IndiGo flexing their muscles in longer haul international markets and a rebranded Air India looking to expand their network China presents numerous opportunities and China’s airlines may have a harder fight for dominance in a world where a true low-cost airline is competing head-to-head, especially in the local Indian market.
\n
Advancements in aircraft technology are also a factor from the Indian airlines' perspectives and while Chinese carriers may elect to use wide-bodied aircraft on any new services, for IndiGo the A321XLR’s will provide a very efficient aircraft for such a market. Indeed, from a timing perspective with IndiGo now receiving a more regular supply of new aircraft and over the worst of their Pratt & Whitney engine issues a new rich and underserved market is too good an opportunity to miss.
\n
Getting Ready to Fly
\n
While we are only at the early stages of negotiations, both the Chinese and Indian authorities would benefit from being able to show that outside of other geo-political developments there are alternative and potentially larger opportunities available. And these can be developed without having to return to historic markets for revenues. None of which will concern some of those lost market opportunities but once again shows how in adversity there is always an opportunity!
\n
Looking for more aviation insights? Take a look at our 3-part Indian Aviation series here.
\n
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China and India have recently begun discussions on restarting direct air services between the two countries.
\n
These services have been on hold since 2020 due to a combination of the pandemic and a series of border incidents. It might be coincidence that talks are being held now, or a mutually convenient development for both parties. The opportunities for services between two of the largest aviation markets in the world are obvious, but it raises the question of how any new arrangement will differ from 2020 when Chinese airlines dominated the market.
\n
\n
A Historically Regulated Market
\n
Historically, China and India have had some of the most restrictive air service agreements. However, in recent years, both countries have been relaxing their attitudes because of commercial necessity. Nevertheless, it would be fair to say that the potential of such a market relative to the levels of frequency operated have never been fully recognised.
\n
Peaking in 2019 there were some 2,588 scheduled flights a year between the two countries: averaging seven one-way flights a day. Delhi was the focal point for services from Shanghai and Guangzhou with China Southern and Eastern the two dominant airlines operating two daily flights between the countries.
\n
\n
\n
Chinese airlines dominated the market, in part because of the historic “five and twenty” rule of the Indian authorities that essentially prevented any airline aside from Air India operation; who unfortunately for many years had been struggling to survive yet alone capitalise on new emergent market opportunities such as China offered. With Indian airlines essentially restricted in their market access by their own government policy, India provided opportunities for China’s airlines to dominate holding some 80% share of all flights operated - until, of course, the pandemic and a political dispute.
\n
\n
A New Aero Political World
\n
Fast forward five years and with no direct services between the two countries demand has continued to grow with 572,000 indirect passengers travelling through alternate hub airports such as Hong Kong, Bangkok and even Singapore, to reach their final destinations. And while that volume of indirect passengers may seem large, in 2019 (pre-pandemic) over 1.2 million travelled indirectly, confirming there is certainly a market between the two countries. All of which makes a political reset of relationships seem worthwhile for a host of reasons.
\n
With China–US air travel at a historic low, the probability of Chinese airlines returning to the US market in the next four years, under the current administration, appears limited. In 2019, China’s airlines operated some 10,400 flights between the two countries, this year just 2,500 are scheduled under the current bilateral agreement; a steep 76% decline and for Chinese airlines a loss of access to some major hard currency market opportunities. Shifting focus closer to home on high-growth markets like India is a strategic move—even before factoring in current trade-related challenges.
\n
For India - and the aspiration to create world class hub airports in Delhi and Mumbai - access to China is a crucial part of the development strategy and something that could not be ignored, especially when the country’s airlines have 1,800 aircraft on order over the next twenty years; they may not all get delivered and replacements are in that number but they have to have markets to serve! With IndiGo flexing their muscles in longer haul international markets and a rebranded Air India looking to expand their network China presents numerous opportunities and China’s airlines may have a harder fight for dominance in a world where a true low-cost airline is competing head-to-head, especially in the local Indian market.
\n
Advancements in aircraft technology are also a factor from the Indian airlines' perspectives and while Chinese carriers may elect to use wide-bodied aircraft on any new services, for IndiGo the A321XLR’s will provide a very efficient aircraft for such a market. Indeed, from a timing perspective with IndiGo now receiving a more regular supply of new aircraft and over the worst of their Pratt & Whitney engine issues a new rich and underserved market is too good an opportunity to miss.
\n
Getting Ready to Fly
\n
While we are only at the early stages of negotiations, both the Chinese and Indian authorities would benefit from being able to show that outside of other geo-political developments there are alternative and potentially larger opportunities available. And these can be developed without having to return to historic markets for revenues. None of which will concern some of those lost market opportunities but once again shows how in adversity there is always an opportunity!
\n
Looking for more aviation insights? Take a look at our 3-part Indian Aviation series here.
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China and India have recently begun discussions on restarting direct air services between the two countries.
\n
These services have been on hold since 2020 due to a combination of the pandemic and a series of border incidents. It might be coincidence that talks are being held now, or a mutually convenient development for both parties. The opportunities for services between two of the largest aviation markets in the world are obvious, but it raises the question of how any new arrangement will differ from 2020 when Chinese airlines dominated the market.
\n
\n
A Historically Regulated Market
\n
Historically, China and India have had some of the most restrictive air service agreements. However, in recent years, both countries have been relaxing their attitudes because of commercial necessity. Nevertheless, it would be fair to say that the potential of such a market relative to the levels of frequency operated have never been fully recognised.
\n
Peaking in 2019 there were some 2,588 scheduled flights a year between the two countries: averaging seven one-way flights a day. Delhi was the focal point for services from Shanghai and Guangzhou with China Southern and Eastern the two dominant airlines operating two daily flights between the countries.
\n
\n
\n
Chinese airlines dominated the market, in part because of the historic “five and twenty” rule of the Indian authorities that essentially prevented any airline aside from Air India operation; who unfortunately for many years had been struggling to survive yet alone capitalise on new emergent market opportunities such as China offered. With Indian airlines essentially restricted in their market access by their own government policy, India provided opportunities for China’s airlines to dominate holding some 80% share of all flights operated - until, of course, the pandemic and a political dispute.
\n
\n
A New Aero Political World
\n
Fast forward five years and with no direct services between the two countries demand has continued to grow with 572,000 indirect passengers travelling through alternate hub airports such as Hong Kong, Bangkok and even Singapore, to reach their final destinations. And while that volume of indirect passengers may seem large, in 2019 (pre-pandemic) over 1.2 million travelled indirectly, confirming there is certainly a market between the two countries. All of which makes a political reset of relationships seem worthwhile for a host of reasons.
\n
With China–US air travel at a historic low, the probability of Chinese airlines returning to the US market in the next four years, under the current administration, appears limited. In 2019, China’s airlines operated some 10,400 flights between the two countries, this year just 2,500 are scheduled under the current bilateral agreement; a steep 76% decline and for Chinese airlines a loss of access to some major hard currency market opportunities. Shifting focus closer to home on high-growth markets like India is a strategic move—even before factoring in current trade-related challenges.
\n
For India - and the aspiration to create world class hub airports in Delhi and Mumbai - access to China is a crucial part of the development strategy and something that could not be ignored, especially when the country’s airlines have 1,800 aircraft on order over the next twenty years; they may not all get delivered and replacements are in that number but they have to have markets to serve! With IndiGo flexing their muscles in longer haul international markets and a rebranded Air India looking to expand their network China presents numerous opportunities and China’s airlines may have a harder fight for dominance in a world where a true low-cost airline is competing head-to-head, especially in the local Indian market.
\n
Advancements in aircraft technology are also a factor from the Indian airlines' perspectives and while Chinese carriers may elect to use wide-bodied aircraft on any new services, for IndiGo the A321XLR’s will provide a very efficient aircraft for such a market. Indeed, from a timing perspective with IndiGo now receiving a more regular supply of new aircraft and over the worst of their Pratt & Whitney engine issues a new rich and underserved market is too good an opportunity to miss.
\n
Getting Ready to Fly
\n
While we are only at the early stages of negotiations, both the Chinese and Indian authorities would benefit from being able to show that outside of other geo-political developments there are alternative and potentially larger opportunities available. And these can be developed without having to return to historic markets for revenues. None of which will concern some of those lost market opportunities but once again shows how in adversity there is always an opportunity!
\n
Looking for more aviation insights? Take a look at our 3-part Indian Aviation series here.
\n
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In March 2025, 14 of the world's top airlines achieved an on-time performance (OTP) percentage greater than 90%, with the top five airlines scoring as follows:
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Oman Air96.37%
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Royal Jordanian94.59%
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Saudi Arabian Airlines94.13%
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Safair 93.94%
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Fuji Dream Airlines 92.98%
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Oman Air Takes Top Spot for Punctuality
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Oman Air rose to the top of OAG’s On-Time Performance rankings in March, achieving a 96.4% OTP score, a significant improvement from their 20th position in February. Royal Jordanian followed with 94.6% of flights on time. The top three was a clean sweep for Middle Eastern airlines as Saudia recorded 94.1% OTP in third place. Safair, who regularly top the charts, dropped to fourth with 94% amid challenges in South Africa.
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Top Performers Among Very Large Airlines
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SAS Scandinavian led in the very large airlines category (20,000+ flights per month) with an OTP of 91.8%, followed by Hainan Airlines at 88.2%. IndiGo once again excelled with no cancellations, ranking sixth at 85.9% OTP. American Airlines reported 3,779 cancellations (1.9%), which equates to a 1.9% rate - that may appear high but Qantas, affected by Cyclone Alfred in Australia, were the poorest performer in the category with a 4.5% cancellation level.
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Frustrations for Major Carriers
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Emirates, ITA Airways, and Iberia each recorded just one cancellation in March, blotting near-perfect results with all three recording OTP levels above 85%. Virgin Australia were also affected by Cyclone Alfred and nearly mirrored Qantas's cancellation rate at 5.0%.
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Medium-Sized Airline OTP Insights
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In March 2025, 14 of the world's top airlines achieved an on-time performance (OTP) percentage greater than 90%, with the top five airlines scoring as follows:
In March 2025, 14 of the world's top airlines achieved an on-time performance (OTP) percentage greater than 90%, with the top five airlines scoring as follows:
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Oman Air96.37%
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Royal Jordanian94.59%
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Saudi Arabian Airlines94.13%
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Safair 93.94%
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Fuji Dream Airlines 92.98%
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Oman Air Takes Top Spot for Punctuality
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Oman Air rose to the top of OAG’s On-Time Performance rankings in March, achieving a 96.4% OTP score, a significant improvement from their 20th position in February. Royal Jordanian followed with 94.6% of flights on time. The top three was a clean sweep for Middle Eastern airlines as Saudia recorded 94.1% OTP in third place. Safair, who regularly top the charts, dropped to fourth with 94% amid challenges in South Africa.
\n
Top Performers Among Very Large Airlines
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SAS Scandinavian led in the very large airlines category (20,000+ flights per month) with an OTP of 91.8%, followed by Hainan Airlines at 88.2%. IndiGo once again excelled with no cancellations, ranking sixth at 85.9% OTP. American Airlines reported 3,779 cancellations (1.9%), which equates to a 1.9% rate - that may appear high but Qantas, affected by Cyclone Alfred in Australia, were the poorest performer in the category with a 4.5% cancellation level.
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Frustrations for Major Carriers
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Emirates, ITA Airways, and Iberia each recorded just one cancellation in March, blotting near-perfect results with all three recording OTP levels above 85%. Virgin Australia were also affected by Cyclone Alfred and nearly mirrored Qantas's cancellation rate at 5.0%.
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Medium-Sized Airline OTP Insights
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Aer Lingus topped the medium-sized category with 90.0% OTP, narrowly beating FlyNas at 89.7%. Finnair faced challenges with over 3% cancellations due to a pilots' dispute, while congratulations go to Jet2 and Skyline who reported no cancellations.
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In March 2025, 14 of the world's top airlines achieved an on-time performance (OTP) percentage greater than 90%, with the top five airlines scoring as follows:
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Oman Air96.37%
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Royal Jordanian94.59%
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Saudi Arabian Airlines94.13%
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Safair 93.94%
\n
Fuji Dream Airlines 92.98%
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\n
Oman Air Takes Top Spot for Punctuality
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Oman Air rose to the top of OAG’s On-Time Performance rankings in March, achieving a 96.4% OTP score, a significant improvement from their 20th position in February. Royal Jordanian followed with 94.6% of flights on time. The top three was a clean sweep for Middle Eastern airlines as Saudia recorded 94.1% OTP in third place. Safair, who regularly top the charts, dropped to fourth with 94% amid challenges in South Africa.
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Top Performers Among Very Large Airlines
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SAS Scandinavian led in the very large airlines category (20,000+ flights per month) with an OTP of 91.8%, followed by Hainan Airlines at 88.2%. IndiGo once again excelled with no cancellations, ranking sixth at 85.9% OTP. American Airlines reported 3,779 cancellations (1.9%), which equates to a 1.9% rate - that may appear high but Qantas, affected by Cyclone Alfred in Australia, were the poorest performer in the category with a 4.5% cancellation level.
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Frustrations for Major Carriers
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Emirates, ITA Airways, and Iberia each recorded just one cancellation in March, blotting near-perfect results with all three recording OTP levels above 85%. Virgin Australia were also affected by Cyclone Alfred and nearly mirrored Qantas's cancellation rate at 5.0%.
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Medium-Sized Airline OTP Insights
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Aer Lingus topped the medium-sized category with 90.0% OTP, narrowly beating FlyNas at 89.7%. Finnair faced challenges with over 3% cancellations due to a pilots' dispute, while congratulations go to Jet2 and Skyline who reported no cancellations.
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Oman Air96.37%
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Royal Jordanian94.59%
\n
Saudi Arabian Airlines94.13%
\n
Safair 93.94%
\n
Fuji Dream Airlines 92.98%
\n
\n
Oman Air Takes Top Spot for Punctuality
\n
Oman Air rose to the top of OAG’s On-Time Performance rankings in March, achieving a 96.4% OTP score, a significant improvement from their 20th position in February. Royal Jordanian followed with 94.6% of flights on time. The top three was a clean sweep for Middle Eastern airlines as Saudia recorded 94.1% OTP in third place. Safair, who regularly top the charts, dropped to fourth with 94% amid challenges in South Africa.
\n
Top Performers Among Very Large Airlines
\n
SAS Scandinavian led in the very large airlines category (20,000+ flights per month) with an OTP of 91.8%, followed by Hainan Airlines at 88.2%. IndiGo once again excelled with no cancellations, ranking sixth at 85.9% OTP. American Airlines reported 3,779 cancellations (1.9%), which equates to a 1.9% rate - that may appear high but Qantas, affected by Cyclone Alfred in Australia, were the poorest performer in the category with a 4.5% cancellation level.
\n
Frustrations for Major Carriers
\n
Emirates, ITA Airways, and Iberia each recorded just one cancellation in March, blotting near-perfect results with all three recording OTP levels above 85%. Virgin Australia were also affected by Cyclone Alfred and nearly mirrored Qantas's cancellation rate at 5.0%.
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Medium-Sized Airline OTP Insights
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Aer Lingus topped the medium-sized category with 90.0% OTP, narrowly beating FlyNas at 89.7%. Finnair faced challenges with over 3% cancellations due to a pilots' dispute, while congratulations go to Jet2 and Skyline who reported no cancellations.
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In March 2025, 14 of the world's top airlines achieved an on-time performance (OTP) percentage greater than 90%, with the top five airlines scoring as follows:
In March 2025, 14 of the world's top airlines achieved an on-time performance (OTP) percentage greater than 90%, with the top five airlines scoring as follows:
In March 2025, 14 of the world's top airlines achieved an on-time performance (OTP) percentage greater than 90%, with the top five airlines scoring as follows:
In March 2025, 14 of the world's top airlines achieved an on-time performance (OTP) percentage greater than 90%, with the top five airlines scoring as follows:
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In March 2025, 14 of the world's top airlines achieved an on-time performance (OTP) percentage greater than 90%, with the top five airlines scoring as follows:
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Oman Air96.37%
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Royal Jordanian94.59%
\n
Saudi Arabian Airlines94.13%
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Safair 93.94%
\n
Fuji Dream Airlines 92.98%
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Oman Air Takes Top Spot for Punctuality
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Oman Air rose to the top of OAG’s On-Time Performance rankings in March, achieving a 96.4% OTP score, a significant improvement from their 20th position in February. Royal Jordanian followed with 94.6% of flights on time. The top three was a clean sweep for Middle Eastern airlines as Saudia recorded 94.1% OTP in third place. Safair, who regularly top the charts, dropped to fourth with 94% amid challenges in South Africa.
\n
Top Performers Among Very Large Airlines
\n
SAS Scandinavian led in the very large airlines category (20,000+ flights per month) with an OTP of 91.8%, followed by Hainan Airlines at 88.2%. IndiGo once again excelled with no cancellations, ranking sixth at 85.9% OTP. American Airlines reported 3,779 cancellations (1.9%), which equates to a 1.9% rate - that may appear high but Qantas, affected by Cyclone Alfred in Australia, were the poorest performer in the category with a 4.5% cancellation level.
\n
Frustrations for Major Carriers
\n
Emirates, ITA Airways, and Iberia each recorded just one cancellation in March, blotting near-perfect results with all three recording OTP levels above 85%. Virgin Australia were also affected by Cyclone Alfred and nearly mirrored Qantas's cancellation rate at 5.0%.
\n
Medium-Sized Airline OTP Insights
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Aer Lingus topped the medium-sized category with 90.0% OTP, narrowly beating FlyNas at 89.7%. Finnair faced challenges with over 3% cancellations due to a pilots' dispute, while congratulations go to Jet2 and Skyline who reported no cancellations.
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The airline industry is currently navigating a period of heightened uncertainty. Geopolitical tensions, especially the ongoing tariff discussions, are casting a shadow over the global outlook, and early demand signals reflect growing traveler caution. But while these short-term headwinds are real, they shouldn’t distract us from the longer-term digital transformation of the airline sector, especially the innovation momentum still gaining speed beneath the surface.
\n\n
This month, we spotlight three major innovation launches that give us renewed confidence in aviation’s long-term future. Let’s dive into April’s standout innovations:
\n
Innovation #1: Google Doubles Down on AI for Travel Planning
\n
Google is making a bold push into the travel planning space by rolling out a suite of AI-powered features across its core platforms: Search, Maps, and Gemini. The new tools aim to simplify the way people research, plan, and organize trips, offering a more seamless and integrated experience across the Google ecosystem.
\n
Here’s how it works:
\n
One of the biggest updates comes to Google Search, where so-called “AI Overviews”—the new summaries generated by Google’s large language models—can now help users create full trip itineraries.
\n
\n
For example, a traveler can type “create an itinerary for Costa Rica with a focus on nature” and instantly receive a full, interactive trip suggestion, complete with photos, reviews, and an expandable map view.
\n
Users can then export the itinerary into Google Docs or Gmail to share it with friends or save it directly in Google Maps as a custom list of places.
\n
\n
Meanwhile, Gemini, Google’s AI assistant, is getting a major travel update as well. Through “Gemini Gems,” users can create customized “mini travel planners” for free.
\n
\n
These personalized agents can help pick destinations, suggest what to pack, and even offer ongoing trip support.
\n
On top of that, hotel price tracking alerts are being integrated into Search, and users will now be able to turn screenshots of places into saved locations in Google Maps, closing the loop from inspiration to action.
\n
\n
Why does this innovation stand out?
\n
The real power of this innovation lies not in any single feature but in how Google is stitching together its entire platform into a travel planning ecosystem. By connecting Search, Maps, Gemini, Gmail, and Docs, Google is taking steps to become the ultimate “super app,” or rather “super-platform,” for travel, something OTAs and other AI-native tools like ChatGPT would not be able to offer.
\n
Crucially, Google’s approach isn’t just about simplifying inspiration and booking. Features like Gemini Gems point to a future where travel-specific AI agents, customizable by anyone, could become a powerful new layer of user interaction, essentially allowing every traveler to build their own digital travel concierge.
\n
For airlines, OTAs, and other industry players, this is a development worth watching. Google is quietly redefining what the travel planning journey might look like, and it’s happening inside existing tools that billions of people already use every day.
\n
\n
Innovation #2: Japan Airlines Simplifies Crew Operations with its AI-Powered Reporting App
\n
There’s clearly no slowdown when it comes to AI in travel. While much of the recent attention has focused on customer-facing enhancements, like Google’s new trip planning tools, just as much innovation is happening behind the scenes, transforming the operational backbone of aviation.
\n
Japan Airlines offers a prime example of this shift. The carrier is building “JAL-AI Report,” an AI-powered mobile app that streamlines the post-flight reporting process for its cabin crew—a task that, until now, has been both time-consuming and labor-intensive.
\n
Here’s how it works:
\n
After each flight, flight attendants are responsible for writing incident reports. These summaries of notable events onboard can include medical emergencies, unruly passenger behavior, or equipment malfunctions. These reports are vital for compliance, safety reviews, and continuous service improvement, but they’re also quite time-consuming. Historically, they could take up to an hour per flight to complete.
\n
Japan Airlines, in collaboration with Microsoft, is looking to change that.
\n
The new JAL-AI Report app is powered by Microsoft’s Phi‑4 small language model (SLM). It is a compact, efficient model specifically chosen for its ability to function offline and on mobile devices with limited computing power. This is crucial for in-flight use or scenarios with poor connectivity. Early trials suggest the app can cut report writing time from 60 minutes to just 20 minutes.
\n
Additional features are also in the works:
\n
\n
Soon, the app will allow flight attendants to dictate reports or even convert relevant conversations with colleagues and passengers into structured input for AI-generated reports.
\n
With one tap, attendants can convert Japanese reports into English, an essential tool on international flights and an additional major time saver.
\n
\n
Why does this innovation stand out?
\n
Unlike many AI projects that feel more like PR moves than operational breakthroughs, Japan Airlines’ JAL-AI Report tackles a real-world airline challenge with clear productivity gains. It reduces repetitive admin work and allows crew members to spend more time where it matters most: caring for passengers.
\n
This is AI at its most business-relevant: improving efficiency, employee satisfaction, and, ultimately, the customer experience.
\n
Equally important, JAL’s thoughtful approach reveals a side of the AI conversation that’s often overlooked: infrastructure constraints. By opting for a small language model that works offline and on mobile, the airline is solving real deployment challenges that come with applying AI in aviation environments—not everything can be solved with a cloud-based LLM.
\n
In short, this is a practical innovation with tangible results and a great case study in designing AI not for hype, but for high-impact operational use.
\n
\n
Innovation #3: Air India Tackles Accessibility with Real-Time Wheelchair Tracking
\n
Not every breakthrough in aviation tech requires sophisticated AI or massive LLM integrations. Sometimes, simple digital platforms can have an outsized impact, especially in the operational trenches of air travel. Innovation #3 is a powerful reminder of that.
\n
Air India, in partnership with AISATS and Rsmart, has rolled out a digital management system to better serve passengers with reduced mobility (PRM). The goal? Real-time tracking and optimized allocation of wheelchair resources at the airport.
\n
Here’s how it works:
\n
\n
The system is surprisingly straightforward but effective. It enables live visibility of all available wheelchairs across the airport, directly on mobile devices used by ground staff.
\n
As flight schedules change, gates shift, or demand fluctuates, the tool allows for dynamic reallocation of wheelchair assistance, ensuring passengers get support when and where they need it. It’s a modern dispatch system built for a very specific, yet critically important use case.
\n
\n
Why does this innovation stand out?
\n
This is more than a tech upgrade, it’s a direct response to a real operational and reputational challenge.
\n
Air India has come under public scrutiny twice in the past 13 months for failing to provide wheelchairs to passengers in time, most recently in an incident that ended with a passenger suffering a fall.
\n
This solution addresses the airline’s own pain point, but it also reflects a much broader industry trend:
\n
\n
With aging populations across many countries, the demand for mobility assistance at airports is rising rapidly.
\n
On long-haul flights out of India, it’s not uncommon to see 30–40 PRM requests per aircraft, and that number is only expected to grow.
\n
\n
This innovation offers two major benefits:
\n
\n
Managing special assistance services more effectively ensures passengers with mobility needs are not left waiting or, worse, left behind.
\n
Delays caused by poor coordination for wheelchairs are more common than many think. A digital layer like this can reduce bottlenecks and ensure regulatory compliance while also boosting customer satisfaction.
\n
\n
What’s most impressive? It’s a “low-tech” solution solving a high-stakes problem, proving that not every digital innovation needs to be flashy to deliver meaningful results.
\n
\n
This closes out our April edition with a reminder: the path to better air travel lies not only in futuristic AI applications but also in practical, user-focused digital solutions that make aviation more efficient, inclusive, and human.
\n
Keep informed, and join the Travel Tech Insights Newsletter by OAG on LinkedIn here.
\n
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The airline industry is currently navigating a period of heightened uncertainty. Geopolitical tensions, especially the ongoing tariff discussions, are casting a shadow over the global outlook, and early demand signals reflect growing traveler caution. But while these short-term headwinds are real, they shouldn’t distract us from the longer-term digital transformation of the airline sector, especially the innovation momentum still gaining speed beneath the surface.
The airline industry is currently navigating a period of heightened uncertainty. Geopolitical tensions, especially the ongoing tariff discussions, are casting a shadow over the global outlook, and early demand signals reflect growing traveler caution. But while these short-term headwinds are real, they shouldn’t distract us from the longer-term digital transformation of the airline sector, especially the innovation momentum still gaining speed beneath the surface.
\n\n
This month, we spotlight three major innovation launches that give us renewed confidence in aviation’s long-term future. Let’s dive into April’s standout innovations:
\n
Innovation #1: Google Doubles Down on AI for Travel Planning
\n
Google is making a bold push into the travel planning space by rolling out a suite of AI-powered features across its core platforms: Search, Maps, and Gemini. The new tools aim to simplify the way people research, plan, and organize trips, offering a more seamless and integrated experience across the Google ecosystem.
\n
Here’s how it works:
\n
One of the biggest updates comes to Google Search, where so-called “AI Overviews”—the new summaries generated by Google’s large language models—can now help users create full trip itineraries.
\n
\n
For example, a traveler can type “create an itinerary for Costa Rica with a focus on nature” and instantly receive a full, interactive trip suggestion, complete with photos, reviews, and an expandable map view.
\n
Users can then export the itinerary into Google Docs or Gmail to share it with friends or save it directly in Google Maps as a custom list of places.
\n
\n
Meanwhile, Gemini, Google’s AI assistant, is getting a major travel update as well. Through “Gemini Gems,” users can create customized “mini travel planners” for free.
\n
\n
These personalized agents can help pick destinations, suggest what to pack, and even offer ongoing trip support.
\n
On top of that, hotel price tracking alerts are being integrated into Search, and users will now be able to turn screenshots of places into saved locations in Google Maps, closing the loop from inspiration to action.
\n
\n
Why does this innovation stand out?
\n
The real power of this innovation lies not in any single feature but in how Google is stitching together its entire platform into a travel planning ecosystem. By connecting Search, Maps, Gemini, Gmail, and Docs, Google is taking steps to become the ultimate “super app,” or rather “super-platform,” for travel, something OTAs and other AI-native tools like ChatGPT would not be able to offer.
\n
Crucially, Google’s approach isn’t just about simplifying inspiration and booking. Features like Gemini Gems point to a future where travel-specific AI agents, customizable by anyone, could become a powerful new layer of user interaction, essentially allowing every traveler to build their own digital travel concierge.
\n
For airlines, OTAs, and other industry players, this is a development worth watching. Google is quietly redefining what the travel planning journey might look like, and it’s happening inside existing tools that billions of people already use every day.
\n
\n
Innovation #2: Japan Airlines Simplifies Crew Operations with its AI-Powered Reporting App
\n
There’s clearly no slowdown when it comes to AI in travel. While much of the recent attention has focused on customer-facing enhancements, like Google’s new trip planning tools, just as much innovation is happening behind the scenes, transforming the operational backbone of aviation.
\n
Japan Airlines offers a prime example of this shift. The carrier is building “JAL-AI Report,” an AI-powered mobile app that streamlines the post-flight reporting process for its cabin crew—a task that, until now, has been both time-consuming and labor-intensive.
\n
Here’s how it works:
\n
After each flight, flight attendants are responsible for writing incident reports. These summaries of notable events onboard can include medical emergencies, unruly passenger behavior, or equipment malfunctions. These reports are vital for compliance, safety reviews, and continuous service improvement, but they’re also quite time-consuming. Historically, they could take up to an hour per flight to complete.
\n
Japan Airlines, in collaboration with Microsoft, is looking to change that.
\n
The new JAL-AI Report app is powered by Microsoft’s Phi‑4 small language model (SLM). It is a compact, efficient model specifically chosen for its ability to function offline and on mobile devices with limited computing power. This is crucial for in-flight use or scenarios with poor connectivity. Early trials suggest the app can cut report writing time from 60 minutes to just 20 minutes.
\n
Additional features are also in the works:
\n
\n
Soon, the app will allow flight attendants to dictate reports or even convert relevant conversations with colleagues and passengers into structured input for AI-generated reports.
\n
With one tap, attendants can convert Japanese reports into English, an essential tool on international flights and an additional major time saver.
\n
\n
Why does this innovation stand out?
\n
Unlike many AI projects that feel more like PR moves than operational breakthroughs, Japan Airlines’ JAL-AI Report tackles a real-world airline challenge with clear productivity gains. It reduces repetitive admin work and allows crew members to spend more time where it matters most: caring for passengers.
\n
This is AI at its most business-relevant: improving efficiency, employee satisfaction, and, ultimately, the customer experience.
\n
Equally important, JAL’s thoughtful approach reveals a side of the AI conversation that’s often overlooked: infrastructure constraints. By opting for a small language model that works offline and on mobile, the airline is solving real deployment challenges that come with applying AI in aviation environments—not everything can be solved with a cloud-based LLM.
\n
In short, this is a practical innovation with tangible results and a great case study in designing AI not for hype, but for high-impact operational use.
\n
\n
Innovation #3: Air India Tackles Accessibility with Real-Time Wheelchair Tracking
\n
Not every breakthrough in aviation tech requires sophisticated AI or massive LLM integrations. Sometimes, simple digital platforms can have an outsized impact, especially in the operational trenches of air travel. Innovation #3 is a powerful reminder of that.
\n
Air India, in partnership with AISATS and Rsmart, has rolled out a digital management system to better serve passengers with reduced mobility (PRM). The goal? Real-time tracking and optimized allocation of wheelchair resources at the airport.
\n
Here’s how it works:
\n
\n
The system is surprisingly straightforward but effective. It enables live visibility of all available wheelchairs across the airport, directly on mobile devices used by ground staff.
\n
As flight schedules change, gates shift, or demand fluctuates, the tool allows for dynamic reallocation of wheelchair assistance, ensuring passengers get support when and where they need it. It’s a modern dispatch system built for a very specific, yet critically important use case.
\n
\n
Why does this innovation stand out?
\n
This is more than a tech upgrade, it’s a direct response to a real operational and reputational challenge.
\n
Air India has come under public scrutiny twice in the past 13 months for failing to provide wheelchairs to passengers in time, most recently in an incident that ended with a passenger suffering a fall.
\n
This solution addresses the airline’s own pain point, but it also reflects a much broader industry trend:
\n
\n
With aging populations across many countries, the demand for mobility assistance at airports is rising rapidly.
\n
On long-haul flights out of India, it’s not uncommon to see 30–40 PRM requests per aircraft, and that number is only expected to grow.
\n
\n
This innovation offers two major benefits:
\n
\n
Managing special assistance services more effectively ensures passengers with mobility needs are not left waiting or, worse, left behind.
\n
Delays caused by poor coordination for wheelchairs are more common than many think. A digital layer like this can reduce bottlenecks and ensure regulatory compliance while also boosting customer satisfaction.
\n
\n
What’s most impressive? It’s a “low-tech” solution solving a high-stakes problem, proving that not every digital innovation needs to be flashy to deliver meaningful results.
\n
\n
This closes out our April edition with a reminder: the path to better air travel lies not only in futuristic AI applications but also in practical, user-focused digital solutions that make aviation more efficient, inclusive, and human.
\n
Keep informed, and join the Travel Tech Insights Newsletter by OAG on LinkedIn here.
\n
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The airline industry is currently navigating a period of heightened uncertainty. Geopolitical tensions, especially the ongoing tariff discussions, are casting a shadow over the global outlook, and early demand signals reflect growing traveler caution. But while these short-term headwinds are real, they shouldn’t distract us from the longer-term digital transformation of the airline sector, especially the innovation momentum still gaining speed beneath the surface.
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The airline industry is currently navigating a period of heightened uncertainty. Geopolitical tensions, especially the ongoing tariff discussions, are casting a shadow over the global outlook, and early demand signals reflect growing traveler caution. But while these short-term headwinds are real, they shouldn’t distract us from the longer-term digital transformation of the airline sector, especially the innovation momentum still gaining speed beneath the surface.
\n\n
This month, we spotlight three major innovation launches that give us renewed confidence in aviation’s long-term future. Let’s dive into April’s standout innovations:
\n
Innovation #1: Google Doubles Down on AI for Travel Planning
\n
Google is making a bold push into the travel planning space by rolling out a suite of AI-powered features across its core platforms: Search, Maps, and Gemini. The new tools aim to simplify the way people research, plan, and organize trips, offering a more seamless and integrated experience across the Google ecosystem.
\n
Here’s how it works:
\n
One of the biggest updates comes to Google Search, where so-called “AI Overviews”—the new summaries generated by Google’s large language models—can now help users create full trip itineraries.
\n
\n
For example, a traveler can type “create an itinerary for Costa Rica with a focus on nature” and instantly receive a full, interactive trip suggestion, complete with photos, reviews, and an expandable map view.
\n
Users can then export the itinerary into Google Docs or Gmail to share it with friends or save it directly in Google Maps as a custom list of places.
\n
\n
Meanwhile, Gemini, Google’s AI assistant, is getting a major travel update as well. Through “Gemini Gems,” users can create customized “mini travel planners” for free.
\n
\n
These personalized agents can help pick destinations, suggest what to pack, and even offer ongoing trip support.
\n
On top of that, hotel price tracking alerts are being integrated into Search, and users will now be able to turn screenshots of places into saved locations in Google Maps, closing the loop from inspiration to action.
\n
\n
Why does this innovation stand out?
\n
The real power of this innovation lies not in any single feature but in how Google is stitching together its entire platform into a travel planning ecosystem. By connecting Search, Maps, Gemini, Gmail, and Docs, Google is taking steps to become the ultimate “super app,” or rather “super-platform,” for travel, something OTAs and other AI-native tools like ChatGPT would not be able to offer.
\n
Crucially, Google’s approach isn’t just about simplifying inspiration and booking. Features like Gemini Gems point to a future where travel-specific AI agents, customizable by anyone, could become a powerful new layer of user interaction, essentially allowing every traveler to build their own digital travel concierge.
\n
For airlines, OTAs, and other industry players, this is a development worth watching. Google is quietly redefining what the travel planning journey might look like, and it’s happening inside existing tools that billions of people already use every day.
\n
\n
Innovation #2: Japan Airlines Simplifies Crew Operations with its AI-Powered Reporting App
\n
There’s clearly no slowdown when it comes to AI in travel. While much of the recent attention has focused on customer-facing enhancements, like Google’s new trip planning tools, just as much innovation is happening behind the scenes, transforming the operational backbone of aviation.
\n
Japan Airlines offers a prime example of this shift. The carrier is building “JAL-AI Report,” an AI-powered mobile app that streamlines the post-flight reporting process for its cabin crew—a task that, until now, has been both time-consuming and labor-intensive.
\n
Here’s how it works:
\n
After each flight, flight attendants are responsible for writing incident reports. These summaries of notable events onboard can include medical emergencies, unruly passenger behavior, or equipment malfunctions. These reports are vital for compliance, safety reviews, and continuous service improvement, but they’re also quite time-consuming. Historically, they could take up to an hour per flight to complete.
\n
Japan Airlines, in collaboration with Microsoft, is looking to change that.
\n
The new JAL-AI Report app is powered by Microsoft’s Phi‑4 small language model (SLM). It is a compact, efficient model specifically chosen for its ability to function offline and on mobile devices with limited computing power. This is crucial for in-flight use or scenarios with poor connectivity. Early trials suggest the app can cut report writing time from 60 minutes to just 20 minutes.
\n
Additional features are also in the works:
\n
\n
Soon, the app will allow flight attendants to dictate reports or even convert relevant conversations with colleagues and passengers into structured input for AI-generated reports.
\n
With one tap, attendants can convert Japanese reports into English, an essential tool on international flights and an additional major time saver.
\n
\n
Why does this innovation stand out?
\n
Unlike many AI projects that feel more like PR moves than operational breakthroughs, Japan Airlines’ JAL-AI Report tackles a real-world airline challenge with clear productivity gains. It reduces repetitive admin work and allows crew members to spend more time where it matters most: caring for passengers.
\n
This is AI at its most business-relevant: improving efficiency, employee satisfaction, and, ultimately, the customer experience.
\n
Equally important, JAL’s thoughtful approach reveals a side of the AI conversation that’s often overlooked: infrastructure constraints. By opting for a small language model that works offline and on mobile, the airline is solving real deployment challenges that come with applying AI in aviation environments—not everything can be solved with a cloud-based LLM.
\n
In short, this is a practical innovation with tangible results and a great case study in designing AI not for hype, but for high-impact operational use.
\n
\n
Innovation #3: Air India Tackles Accessibility with Real-Time Wheelchair Tracking
\n
Not every breakthrough in aviation tech requires sophisticated AI or massive LLM integrations. Sometimes, simple digital platforms can have an outsized impact, especially in the operational trenches of air travel. Innovation #3 is a powerful reminder of that.
\n
Air India, in partnership with AISATS and Rsmart, has rolled out a digital management system to better serve passengers with reduced mobility (PRM). The goal? Real-time tracking and optimized allocation of wheelchair resources at the airport.
\n
Here’s how it works:
\n
\n
The system is surprisingly straightforward but effective. It enables live visibility of all available wheelchairs across the airport, directly on mobile devices used by ground staff.
\n
As flight schedules change, gates shift, or demand fluctuates, the tool allows for dynamic reallocation of wheelchair assistance, ensuring passengers get support when and where they need it. It’s a modern dispatch system built for a very specific, yet critically important use case.
\n
\n
Why does this innovation stand out?
\n
This is more than a tech upgrade, it’s a direct response to a real operational and reputational challenge.
\n
Air India has come under public scrutiny twice in the past 13 months for failing to provide wheelchairs to passengers in time, most recently in an incident that ended with a passenger suffering a fall.
\n
This solution addresses the airline’s own pain point, but it also reflects a much broader industry trend:
\n
\n
With aging populations across many countries, the demand for mobility assistance at airports is rising rapidly.
\n
On long-haul flights out of India, it’s not uncommon to see 30–40 PRM requests per aircraft, and that number is only expected to grow.
\n
\n
This innovation offers two major benefits:
\n
\n
Managing special assistance services more effectively ensures passengers with mobility needs are not left waiting or, worse, left behind.
\n
Delays caused by poor coordination for wheelchairs are more common than many think. A digital layer like this can reduce bottlenecks and ensure regulatory compliance while also boosting customer satisfaction.
\n
\n
What’s most impressive? It’s a “low-tech” solution solving a high-stakes problem, proving that not every digital innovation needs to be flashy to deliver meaningful results.
\n
\n
This closes out our April edition with a reminder: the path to better air travel lies not only in futuristic AI applications but also in practical, user-focused digital solutions that make aviation more efficient, inclusive, and human.
\n
Keep informed, and join the Travel Tech Insights Newsletter by OAG on LinkedIn here.
\n
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\n\n
This month, we spotlight three major innovation launches that give us renewed confidence in aviation’s long-term future. Let’s dive into April’s standout innovations:
\n
Innovation #1: Google Doubles Down on AI for Travel Planning
\n
Google is making a bold push into the travel planning space by rolling out a suite of AI-powered features across its core platforms: Search, Maps, and Gemini. The new tools aim to simplify the way people research, plan, and organize trips, offering a more seamless and integrated experience across the Google ecosystem.
\n
Here’s how it works:
\n
One of the biggest updates comes to Google Search, where so-called “AI Overviews”—the new summaries generated by Google’s large language models—can now help users create full trip itineraries.
\n
\n
For example, a traveler can type “create an itinerary for Costa Rica with a focus on nature” and instantly receive a full, interactive trip suggestion, complete with photos, reviews, and an expandable map view.
\n
Users can then export the itinerary into Google Docs or Gmail to share it with friends or save it directly in Google Maps as a custom list of places.
\n
\n
Meanwhile, Gemini, Google’s AI assistant, is getting a major travel update as well. Through “Gemini Gems,” users can create customized “mini travel planners” for free.
\n
\n
These personalized agents can help pick destinations, suggest what to pack, and even offer ongoing trip support.
\n
On top of that, hotel price tracking alerts are being integrated into Search, and users will now be able to turn screenshots of places into saved locations in Google Maps, closing the loop from inspiration to action.
\n
\n
Why does this innovation stand out?
\n
The real power of this innovation lies not in any single feature but in how Google is stitching together its entire platform into a travel planning ecosystem. By connecting Search, Maps, Gemini, Gmail, and Docs, Google is taking steps to become the ultimate “super app,” or rather “super-platform,” for travel, something OTAs and other AI-native tools like ChatGPT would not be able to offer.
\n
Crucially, Google’s approach isn’t just about simplifying inspiration and booking. Features like Gemini Gems point to a future where travel-specific AI agents, customizable by anyone, could become a powerful new layer of user interaction, essentially allowing every traveler to build their own digital travel concierge.
\n
For airlines, OTAs, and other industry players, this is a development worth watching. Google is quietly redefining what the travel planning journey might look like, and it’s happening inside existing tools that billions of people already use every day.
\n
\n
Innovation #2: Japan Airlines Simplifies Crew Operations with its AI-Powered Reporting App
\n
There’s clearly no slowdown when it comes to AI in travel. While much of the recent attention has focused on customer-facing enhancements, like Google’s new trip planning tools, just as much innovation is happening behind the scenes, transforming the operational backbone of aviation.
\n
Japan Airlines offers a prime example of this shift. The carrier is building “JAL-AI Report,” an AI-powered mobile app that streamlines the post-flight reporting process for its cabin crew—a task that, until now, has been both time-consuming and labor-intensive.
\n
Here’s how it works:
\n
After each flight, flight attendants are responsible for writing incident reports. These summaries of notable events onboard can include medical emergencies, unruly passenger behavior, or equipment malfunctions. These reports are vital for compliance, safety reviews, and continuous service improvement, but they’re also quite time-consuming. Historically, they could take up to an hour per flight to complete.
\n
Japan Airlines, in collaboration with Microsoft, is looking to change that.
\n
The new JAL-AI Report app is powered by Microsoft’s Phi‑4 small language model (SLM). It is a compact, efficient model specifically chosen for its ability to function offline and on mobile devices with limited computing power. This is crucial for in-flight use or scenarios with poor connectivity. Early trials suggest the app can cut report writing time from 60 minutes to just 20 minutes.
\n
Additional features are also in the works:
\n
\n
Soon, the app will allow flight attendants to dictate reports or even convert relevant conversations with colleagues and passengers into structured input for AI-generated reports.
\n
With one tap, attendants can convert Japanese reports into English, an essential tool on international flights and an additional major time saver.
\n
\n
Why does this innovation stand out?
\n
Unlike many AI projects that feel more like PR moves than operational breakthroughs, Japan Airlines’ JAL-AI Report tackles a real-world airline challenge with clear productivity gains. It reduces repetitive admin work and allows crew members to spend more time where it matters most: caring for passengers.
\n
This is AI at its most business-relevant: improving efficiency, employee satisfaction, and, ultimately, the customer experience.
\n
Equally important, JAL’s thoughtful approach reveals a side of the AI conversation that’s often overlooked: infrastructure constraints. By opting for a small language model that works offline and on mobile, the airline is solving real deployment challenges that come with applying AI in aviation environments—not everything can be solved with a cloud-based LLM.
\n
In short, this is a practical innovation with tangible results and a great case study in designing AI not for hype, but for high-impact operational use.
\n
\n
Innovation #3: Air India Tackles Accessibility with Real-Time Wheelchair Tracking
\n
Not every breakthrough in aviation tech requires sophisticated AI or massive LLM integrations. Sometimes, simple digital platforms can have an outsized impact, especially in the operational trenches of air travel. Innovation #3 is a powerful reminder of that.
\n
Air India, in partnership with AISATS and Rsmart, has rolled out a digital management system to better serve passengers with reduced mobility (PRM). The goal? Real-time tracking and optimized allocation of wheelchair resources at the airport.
\n
Here’s how it works:
\n
\n
The system is surprisingly straightforward but effective. It enables live visibility of all available wheelchairs across the airport, directly on mobile devices used by ground staff.
\n
As flight schedules change, gates shift, or demand fluctuates, the tool allows for dynamic reallocation of wheelchair assistance, ensuring passengers get support when and where they need it. It’s a modern dispatch system built for a very specific, yet critically important use case.
\n
\n
Why does this innovation stand out?
\n
This is more than a tech upgrade, it’s a direct response to a real operational and reputational challenge.
\n
Air India has come under public scrutiny twice in the past 13 months for failing to provide wheelchairs to passengers in time, most recently in an incident that ended with a passenger suffering a fall.
\n
This solution addresses the airline’s own pain point, but it also reflects a much broader industry trend:
\n
\n
With aging populations across many countries, the demand for mobility assistance at airports is rising rapidly.
\n
On long-haul flights out of India, it’s not uncommon to see 30–40 PRM requests per aircraft, and that number is only expected to grow.
\n
\n
This innovation offers two major benefits:
\n
\n
Managing special assistance services more effectively ensures passengers with mobility needs are not left waiting or, worse, left behind.
\n
Delays caused by poor coordination for wheelchairs are more common than many think. A digital layer like this can reduce bottlenecks and ensure regulatory compliance while also boosting customer satisfaction.
\n
\n
What’s most impressive? It’s a “low-tech” solution solving a high-stakes problem, proving that not every digital innovation needs to be flashy to deliver meaningful results.
\n
\n
This closes out our April edition with a reminder: the path to better air travel lies not only in futuristic AI applications but also in practical, user-focused digital solutions that make aviation more efficient, inclusive, and human.
\n
Keep informed, and join the Travel Tech Insights Newsletter by OAG on LinkedIn here.
\n
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The airline industry is currently navigating a period of heightened uncertainty. Geopolitical tensions, especially the ongoing tariff discussions, are casting a shadow over the global outlook, and early demand signals reflect growing traveler caution. But while these short-term headwinds are real, they shouldn’t distract us from the longer-term digital transformation of the airline sector, especially the innovation momentum still gaining speed beneath the surface.
\n\n
This month, we spotlight three major innovation launches that give us renewed confidence in aviation’s long-term future. Let’s dive into April’s standout innovations:
\n
Innovation #1: Google Doubles Down on AI for Travel Planning
\n
Google is making a bold push into the travel planning space by rolling out a suite of AI-powered features across its core platforms: Search, Maps, and Gemini. The new tools aim to simplify the way people research, plan, and organize trips, offering a more seamless and integrated experience across the Google ecosystem.
\n
Here’s how it works:
\n
One of the biggest updates comes to Google Search, where so-called “AI Overviews”—the new summaries generated by Google’s large language models—can now help users create full trip itineraries.
\n
\n
For example, a traveler can type “create an itinerary for Costa Rica with a focus on nature” and instantly receive a full, interactive trip suggestion, complete with photos, reviews, and an expandable map view.
\n
Users can then export the itinerary into Google Docs or Gmail to share it with friends or save it directly in Google Maps as a custom list of places.
\n
\n
Meanwhile, Gemini, Google’s AI assistant, is getting a major travel update as well. Through “Gemini Gems,” users can create customized “mini travel planners” for free.
\n
\n
These personalized agents can help pick destinations, suggest what to pack, and even offer ongoing trip support.
\n
On top of that, hotel price tracking alerts are being integrated into Search, and users will now be able to turn screenshots of places into saved locations in Google Maps, closing the loop from inspiration to action.
\n
\n
Why does this innovation stand out?
\n
The real power of this innovation lies not in any single feature but in how Google is stitching together its entire platform into a travel planning ecosystem. By connecting Search, Maps, Gemini, Gmail, and Docs, Google is taking steps to become the ultimate “super app,” or rather “super-platform,” for travel, something OTAs and other AI-native tools like ChatGPT would not be able to offer.
\n
Crucially, Google’s approach isn’t just about simplifying inspiration and booking. Features like Gemini Gems point to a future where travel-specific AI agents, customizable by anyone, could become a powerful new layer of user interaction, essentially allowing every traveler to build their own digital travel concierge.
\n
For airlines, OTAs, and other industry players, this is a development worth watching. Google is quietly redefining what the travel planning journey might look like, and it’s happening inside existing tools that billions of people already use every day.
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Innovation #2: Japan Airlines Simplifies Crew Operations with its AI-Powered Reporting App
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There’s clearly no slowdown when it comes to AI in travel. While much of the recent attention has focused on customer-facing enhancements, like Google’s new trip planning tools, just as much innovation is happening behind the scenes, transforming the operational backbone of aviation.
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Japan Airlines offers a prime example of this shift. The carrier is building “JAL-AI Report,” an AI-powered mobile app that streamlines the post-flight reporting process for its cabin crew—a task that, until now, has been both time-consuming and labor-intensive.
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Here’s how it works:
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After each flight, flight attendants are responsible for writing incident reports. These summaries of notable events onboard can include medical emergencies, unruly passenger behavior, or equipment malfunctions. These reports are vital for compliance, safety reviews, and continuous service improvement, but they’re also quite time-consuming. Historically, they could take up to an hour per flight to complete.
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Japan Airlines, in collaboration with Microsoft, is looking to change that.
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The new JAL-AI Report app is powered by Microsoft’s Phi‑4 small language model (SLM). It is a compact, efficient model specifically chosen for its ability to function offline and on mobile devices with limited computing power. This is crucial for in-flight use or scenarios with poor connectivity. Early trials suggest the app can cut report writing time from 60 minutes to just 20 minutes.
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Additional features are also in the works:
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Soon, the app will allow flight attendants to dictate reports or even convert relevant conversations with colleagues and passengers into structured input for AI-generated reports.
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With one tap, attendants can convert Japanese reports into English, an essential tool on international flights and an additional major time saver.
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Why does this innovation stand out?
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Unlike many AI projects that feel more like PR moves than operational breakthroughs, Japan Airlines’ JAL-AI Report tackles a real-world airline challenge with clear productivity gains. It reduces repetitive admin work and allows crew members to spend more time where it matters most: caring for passengers.
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This is AI at its most business-relevant: improving efficiency, employee satisfaction, and, ultimately, the customer experience.
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Equally important, JAL’s thoughtful approach reveals a side of the AI conversation that’s often overlooked: infrastructure constraints. By opting for a small language model that works offline and on mobile, the airline is solving real deployment challenges that come with applying AI in aviation environments—not everything can be solved with a cloud-based LLM.
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In short, this is a practical innovation with tangible results and a great case study in designing AI not for hype, but for high-impact operational use.
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Innovation #3: Air India Tackles Accessibility with Real-Time Wheelchair Tracking
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Not every breakthrough in aviation tech requires sophisticated AI or massive LLM integrations. Sometimes, simple digital platforms can have an outsized impact, especially in the operational trenches of air travel. Innovation #3 is a powerful reminder of that.
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Air India, in partnership with AISATS and Rsmart, has rolled out a digital management system to better serve passengers with reduced mobility (PRM). The goal? Real-time tracking and optimized allocation of wheelchair resources at the airport.
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Here’s how it works:
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The system is surprisingly straightforward but effective. It enables live visibility of all available wheelchairs across the airport, directly on mobile devices used by ground staff.
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As flight schedules change, gates shift, or demand fluctuates, the tool allows for dynamic reallocation of wheelchair assistance, ensuring passengers get support when and where they need it. It’s a modern dispatch system built for a very specific, yet critically important use case.
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Why does this innovation stand out?
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This is more than a tech upgrade, it’s a direct response to a real operational and reputational challenge.
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Air India has come under public scrutiny twice in the past 13 months for failing to provide wheelchairs to passengers in time, most recently in an incident that ended with a passenger suffering a fall.
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This solution addresses the airline’s own pain point, but it also reflects a much broader industry trend:
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With aging populations across many countries, the demand for mobility assistance at airports is rising rapidly.
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On long-haul flights out of India, it’s not uncommon to see 30–40 PRM requests per aircraft, and that number is only expected to grow.
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This innovation offers two major benefits:
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Managing special assistance services more effectively ensures passengers with mobility needs are not left waiting or, worse, left behind.
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Delays caused by poor coordination for wheelchairs are more common than many think. A digital layer like this can reduce bottlenecks and ensure regulatory compliance while also boosting customer satisfaction.
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What’s most impressive? It’s a “low-tech” solution solving a high-stakes problem, proving that not every digital innovation needs to be flashy to deliver meaningful results.
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This closes out our April edition with a reminder: the path to better air travel lies not only in futuristic AI applications but also in practical, user-focused digital solutions that make aviation more efficient, inclusive, and human.
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Keep informed, and join the Travel Tech Insights Newsletter by OAG on LinkedIn here.
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It looks like this summer will be the most successful yet for Europe’s airlines and airports, with record levels of capacity. The industry is looking forward to what should be a strong summer season before a perhaps more uncertain outlook for consumer confidence in the last quarter of the year.
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While some European markets have struggled to recover to pre-pandemic capacity levels as a mix of regulatory and supply factors impact supply, Spain has accelerated away to become the single largest country market in Western Europe. Between now and the end of October some 118 million departing seats will be on sale from Spain representing a 39% increase in capacity over the last six years. It now ranks ahead of the United Kingdom, in first place. A remarkable achievement! So, how has Spain managed to recover so strongly?
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A Market Of Two Parts
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Geography always plays an important role in any market and especially when water is involved! Scheduled air services to the Islands are crucial and account for one-third (11.9 million) of all domestic capacity , with large domestic markets in both the Balearic and Canary Islands. Not surprisingly the Spanish domestic market of 35.4 million seats is the largest in Europe with Turkiye in second place and Italy in third spot; collectively these three country markets account for over half of domestic capacity in Western Europe.
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Successful domestic capacity growth in these three countries is in stark contrast to the situation in France and Germany where domestic capacity has dramatically reduced; in Germany capacity is some 55% down on Summer 2019 and in France 24%. Operating profitable domestic services has always been challenging but it is possible, and the value of connecting traffic to larger longer-haul networks can be important in some cases.
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Spain’s international capacity has increased by 15% since Summer 2019 with 5% more seats this year than in Summer 2024 as airlines continue to add capacity to the market. Intra-Western Europe capacity accounts for 80% of all capacity standing at 66 million seats, which is tracking at similar levels of growth as the wider market. Regional markets have developed strongly with capacity to North Africa up by 50% against Summer 2019 while Upper South America is 40% up; two developing markets with further potential opportunity for service in the coming years.
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Low-Cost Capacity Dominates in Western Europe
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Few markets have embraced low-cost airlines as much as Spain, where the combination of leisure demand, required connectivity to the Islands and large diaspora from other points in Europe have responded to those lower airfares and new routes being opened. Nearly 60% of all capacity is operated by LCCs and while in 2019 LCCs already had the majority share, that has extended in recent years and within Western Europe a staggering 68% of all seats will be operated by Low-Cost Carriers.
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Ryanair will operate nearly a fifth of all capacity this Summer, with some 19.4 million seats planned, 40% more than they operated in Summer 2019. Collectively the two IAG airlines of Vueling and Iberia will operate 33 million seats, securing a 28% capacity share; intriguingly Vueling are the larger of the two IAG carriers operating some 18.2 million seats compared to the 14.8 million supplied by Iberia. In the international market, easyJet rank second to Ryanair but with “just” seven million seats on sale they have only one-third the capacity of their Irish competitor.
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Island Capacity Dominates Top Airport Pairs for Spain
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Seven of the ten largest markets from Spain this summer involve connectivity to one of the Island markets with Barcelona – Palma the largest at over 1.8 million seats scheduled for the summer. Generally capacity growth on the domestic Island routes has been modest since 2019; after all, when there are already over a million seats what additional demand can be created with new capacity? The only notable exception is Madrid – Tenerife North, with 18% growth over the six-year period.
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Across the mainland domestic services, and despite the very efficient AVE rail service, Madrid – Barcelona remains the largest with some one million planned seats, although this is almost half of the Summer 2019 level. Iberia with an 80% share and some 800,000 seats scheduled this summer are the largest carrier on the route despite having cut one third of capacity since Summer 2019. Vueling who were the second largest airline operating on the route have dropped out of the market, finding more lucrative uses for their capacity.
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And finally, for anyone looking for a bargain airfare; with a 40% increase in capacity between Madrid and Rome in recent years there is probably some capacity and lower fares on offer, with both legacy and low-cost airlines competing head-to-head on the route.
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In summary, the Spanish aviation market has never been in a stronger position with a solid mix of business, leisure and VFR (Visiting Friends and Relatives) demand spread across both mainland domestic, inter-Island and international travel. And while the current economic news and its impact on consumer demand may result at some point in a future slowing down of recent growth rates, Europe’s airlines and airports are meeting at just the right time to discuss even more opportunities for Spanish development.
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It looks like this summer will be the most successful yet for Europe’s airlines and airports, with record levels of capacity. The industry is looking forward to what should be a strong summer season before a perhaps more uncertain outlook for consumer confidence in the last quarter of the year.
It looks like this summer will be the most successful yet for Europe’s airlines and airports, with record levels of capacity. The industry is looking forward to what should be a strong summer season before a perhaps more uncertain outlook for consumer confidence in the last quarter of the year.
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While some European markets have struggled to recover to pre-pandemic capacity levels as a mix of regulatory and supply factors impact supply, Spain has accelerated away to become the single largest country market in Western Europe. Between now and the end of October some 118 million departing seats will be on sale from Spain representing a 39% increase in capacity over the last six years. It now ranks ahead of the United Kingdom, in first place. A remarkable achievement! So, how has Spain managed to recover so strongly?
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A Market Of Two Parts
\n
Geography always plays an important role in any market and especially when water is involved! Scheduled air services to the Islands are crucial and account for one-third (11.9 million) of all domestic capacity , with large domestic markets in both the Balearic and Canary Islands. Not surprisingly the Spanish domestic market of 35.4 million seats is the largest in Europe with Turkiye in second place and Italy in third spot; collectively these three country markets account for over half of domestic capacity in Western Europe.
\n
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Successful domestic capacity growth in these three countries is in stark contrast to the situation in France and Germany where domestic capacity has dramatically reduced; in Germany capacity is some 55% down on Summer 2019 and in France 24%. Operating profitable domestic services has always been challenging but it is possible, and the value of connecting traffic to larger longer-haul networks can be important in some cases.
\n
Spain’s international capacity has increased by 15% since Summer 2019 with 5% more seats this year than in Summer 2024 as airlines continue to add capacity to the market. Intra-Western Europe capacity accounts for 80% of all capacity standing at 66 million seats, which is tracking at similar levels of growth as the wider market. Regional markets have developed strongly with capacity to North Africa up by 50% against Summer 2019 while Upper South America is 40% up; two developing markets with further potential opportunity for service in the coming years.
\n
Low-Cost Capacity Dominates in Western Europe
\n
Few markets have embraced low-cost airlines as much as Spain, where the combination of leisure demand, required connectivity to the Islands and large diaspora from other points in Europe have responded to those lower airfares and new routes being opened. Nearly 60% of all capacity is operated by LCCs and while in 2019 LCCs already had the majority share, that has extended in recent years and within Western Europe a staggering 68% of all seats will be operated by Low-Cost Carriers.
\n
Ryanair will operate nearly a fifth of all capacity this Summer, with some 19.4 million seats planned, 40% more than they operated in Summer 2019. Collectively the two IAG airlines of Vueling and Iberia will operate 33 million seats, securing a 28% capacity share; intriguingly Vueling are the larger of the two IAG carriers operating some 18.2 million seats compared to the 14.8 million supplied by Iberia. In the international market, easyJet rank second to Ryanair but with “just” seven million seats on sale they have only one-third the capacity of their Irish competitor.
\n
Island Capacity Dominates Top Airport Pairs for Spain
\n
Seven of the ten largest markets from Spain this summer involve connectivity to one of the Island markets with Barcelona – Palma the largest at over 1.8 million seats scheduled for the summer. Generally capacity growth on the domestic Island routes has been modest since 2019; after all, when there are already over a million seats what additional demand can be created with new capacity? The only notable exception is Madrid – Tenerife North, with 18% growth over the six-year period.
\n
Across the mainland domestic services, and despite the very efficient AVE rail service, Madrid – Barcelona remains the largest with some one million planned seats, although this is almost half of the Summer 2019 level. Iberia with an 80% share and some 800,000 seats scheduled this summer are the largest carrier on the route despite having cut one third of capacity since Summer 2019. Vueling who were the second largest airline operating on the route have dropped out of the market, finding more lucrative uses for their capacity.
\n
And finally, for anyone looking for a bargain airfare; with a 40% increase in capacity between Madrid and Rome in recent years there is probably some capacity and lower fares on offer, with both legacy and low-cost airlines competing head-to-head on the route.
\n
In summary, the Spanish aviation market has never been in a stronger position with a solid mix of business, leisure and VFR (Visiting Friends and Relatives) demand spread across both mainland domestic, inter-Island and international travel. And while the current economic news and its impact on consumer demand may result at some point in a future slowing down of recent growth rates, Europe’s airlines and airports are meeting at just the right time to discuss even more opportunities for Spanish development.
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It looks like this summer will be the most successful yet for Europe’s airlines and airports, with record levels of capacity. The industry is looking forward to what should be a strong summer season before a perhaps more uncertain outlook for consumer confidence in the last quarter of the year.
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While some European markets have struggled to recover to pre-pandemic capacity levels as a mix of regulatory and supply factors impact supply, Spain has accelerated away to become the single largest country market in Western Europe. Between now and the end of October some 118 million departing seats will be on sale from Spain representing a 39% increase in capacity over the last six years. It now ranks ahead of the United Kingdom, in first place. A remarkable achievement! So, how has Spain managed to recover so strongly?
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A Market Of Two Parts
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Geography always plays an important role in any market and especially when water is involved! Scheduled air services to the Islands are crucial and account for one-third (11.9 million) of all domestic capacity , with large domestic markets in both the Balearic and Canary Islands. Not surprisingly the Spanish domestic market of 35.4 million seats is the largest in Europe with Turkiye in second place and Italy in third spot; collectively these three country markets account for over half of domestic capacity in Western Europe.
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Successful domestic capacity growth in these three countries is in stark contrast to the situation in France and Germany where domestic capacity has dramatically reduced; in Germany capacity is some 55% down on Summer 2019 and in France 24%. Operating profitable domestic services has always been challenging but it is possible, and the value of connecting traffic to larger longer-haul networks can be important in some cases.
\n
Spain’s international capacity has increased by 15% since Summer 2019 with 5% more seats this year than in Summer 2024 as airlines continue to add capacity to the market. Intra-Western Europe capacity accounts for 80% of all capacity standing at 66 million seats, which is tracking at similar levels of growth as the wider market. Regional markets have developed strongly with capacity to North Africa up by 50% against Summer 2019 while Upper South America is 40% up; two developing markets with further potential opportunity for service in the coming years.
\n
Low-Cost Capacity Dominates in Western Europe
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Few markets have embraced low-cost airlines as much as Spain, where the combination of leisure demand, required connectivity to the Islands and large diaspora from other points in Europe have responded to those lower airfares and new routes being opened. Nearly 60% of all capacity is operated by LCCs and while in 2019 LCCs already had the majority share, that has extended in recent years and within Western Europe a staggering 68% of all seats will be operated by Low-Cost Carriers.
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Ryanair will operate nearly a fifth of all capacity this Summer, with some 19.4 million seats planned, 40% more than they operated in Summer 2019. Collectively the two IAG airlines of Vueling and Iberia will operate 33 million seats, securing a 28% capacity share; intriguingly Vueling are the larger of the two IAG carriers operating some 18.2 million seats compared to the 14.8 million supplied by Iberia. In the international market, easyJet rank second to Ryanair but with “just” seven million seats on sale they have only one-third the capacity of their Irish competitor.
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Island Capacity Dominates Top Airport Pairs for Spain
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Seven of the ten largest markets from Spain this summer involve connectivity to one of the Island markets with Barcelona – Palma the largest at over 1.8 million seats scheduled for the summer. Generally capacity growth on the domestic Island routes has been modest since 2019; after all, when there are already over a million seats what additional demand can be created with new capacity? The only notable exception is Madrid – Tenerife North, with 18% growth over the six-year period.
\n
Across the mainland domestic services, and despite the very efficient AVE rail service, Madrid – Barcelona remains the largest with some one million planned seats, although this is almost half of the Summer 2019 level. Iberia with an 80% share and some 800,000 seats scheduled this summer are the largest carrier on the route despite having cut one third of capacity since Summer 2019. Vueling who were the second largest airline operating on the route have dropped out of the market, finding more lucrative uses for their capacity.
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And finally, for anyone looking for a bargain airfare; with a 40% increase in capacity between Madrid and Rome in recent years there is probably some capacity and lower fares on offer, with both legacy and low-cost airlines competing head-to-head on the route.
\n
In summary, the Spanish aviation market has never been in a stronger position with a solid mix of business, leisure and VFR (Visiting Friends and Relatives) demand spread across both mainland domestic, inter-Island and international travel. And while the current economic news and its impact on consumer demand may result at some point in a future slowing down of recent growth rates, Europe’s airlines and airports are meeting at just the right time to discuss even more opportunities for Spanish development.
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It looks like this summer will be the most successful yet for Europe’s airlines and airports, with record levels of capacity. The industry is looking forward to what should be a strong summer season before a perhaps more uncertain outlook for consumer confidence in the last quarter of the year.
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While some European markets have struggled to recover to pre-pandemic capacity levels as a mix of regulatory and supply factors impact supply, Spain has accelerated away to become the single largest country market in Western Europe. Between now and the end of October some 118 million departing seats will be on sale from Spain representing a 39% increase in capacity over the last six years. It now ranks ahead of the United Kingdom, in first place. A remarkable achievement! So, how has Spain managed to recover so strongly?
\n
\n
A Market Of Two Parts
\n
Geography always plays an important role in any market and especially when water is involved! Scheduled air services to the Islands are crucial and account for one-third (11.9 million) of all domestic capacity , with large domestic markets in both the Balearic and Canary Islands. Not surprisingly the Spanish domestic market of 35.4 million seats is the largest in Europe with Turkiye in second place and Italy in third spot; collectively these three country markets account for over half of domestic capacity in Western Europe.
\n
\n
Successful domestic capacity growth in these three countries is in stark contrast to the situation in France and Germany where domestic capacity has dramatically reduced; in Germany capacity is some 55% down on Summer 2019 and in France 24%. Operating profitable domestic services has always been challenging but it is possible, and the value of connecting traffic to larger longer-haul networks can be important in some cases.
\n
Spain’s international capacity has increased by 15% since Summer 2019 with 5% more seats this year than in Summer 2024 as airlines continue to add capacity to the market. Intra-Western Europe capacity accounts for 80% of all capacity standing at 66 million seats, which is tracking at similar levels of growth as the wider market. Regional markets have developed strongly with capacity to North Africa up by 50% against Summer 2019 while Upper South America is 40% up; two developing markets with further potential opportunity for service in the coming years.
\n
Low-Cost Capacity Dominates in Western Europe
\n
Few markets have embraced low-cost airlines as much as Spain, where the combination of leisure demand, required connectivity to the Islands and large diaspora from other points in Europe have responded to those lower airfares and new routes being opened. Nearly 60% of all capacity is operated by LCCs and while in 2019 LCCs already had the majority share, that has extended in recent years and within Western Europe a staggering 68% of all seats will be operated by Low-Cost Carriers.
\n
Ryanair will operate nearly a fifth of all capacity this Summer, with some 19.4 million seats planned, 40% more than they operated in Summer 2019. Collectively the two IAG airlines of Vueling and Iberia will operate 33 million seats, securing a 28% capacity share; intriguingly Vueling are the larger of the two IAG carriers operating some 18.2 million seats compared to the 14.8 million supplied by Iberia. In the international market, easyJet rank second to Ryanair but with “just” seven million seats on sale they have only one-third the capacity of their Irish competitor.
\n
Island Capacity Dominates Top Airport Pairs for Spain
\n
Seven of the ten largest markets from Spain this summer involve connectivity to one of the Island markets with Barcelona – Palma the largest at over 1.8 million seats scheduled for the summer. Generally capacity growth on the domestic Island routes has been modest since 2019; after all, when there are already over a million seats what additional demand can be created with new capacity? The only notable exception is Madrid – Tenerife North, with 18% growth over the six-year period.
\n
Across the mainland domestic services, and despite the very efficient AVE rail service, Madrid – Barcelona remains the largest with some one million planned seats, although this is almost half of the Summer 2019 level. Iberia with an 80% share and some 800,000 seats scheduled this summer are the largest carrier on the route despite having cut one third of capacity since Summer 2019. Vueling who were the second largest airline operating on the route have dropped out of the market, finding more lucrative uses for their capacity.
\n
And finally, for anyone looking for a bargain airfare; with a 40% increase in capacity between Madrid and Rome in recent years there is probably some capacity and lower fares on offer, with both legacy and low-cost airlines competing head-to-head on the route.
\n
In summary, the Spanish aviation market has never been in a stronger position with a solid mix of business, leisure and VFR (Visiting Friends and Relatives) demand spread across both mainland domestic, inter-Island and international travel. And while the current economic news and its impact on consumer demand may result at some point in a future slowing down of recent growth rates, Europe’s airlines and airports are meeting at just the right time to discuss even more opportunities for Spanish development.
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It looks like this summer will be the most successful yet for Europe’s airlines and airports, with record levels of capacity. The industry is looking forward to what should be a strong summer season before a perhaps more uncertain outlook for consumer confidence in the last quarter of the year.
It looks like this summer will be the most successful yet for Europe’s airlines and airports, with record levels of capacity. The industry is looking forward to what should be a strong summer season before a perhaps more uncertain outlook for consumer confidence in the last quarter of the year.
It looks like this summer will be the most successful yet for Europe’s airlines and airports, with record levels of capacity. The industry is looking forward to what should be a strong summer season before a perhaps more uncertain outlook for consumer confidence in the last quarter of the year.
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It looks like this summer will be the most successful yet for Europe’s airlines and airports, with record levels of capacity. The industry is looking forward to what should be a strong summer season before a perhaps more uncertain outlook for consumer confidence in the last quarter of the year.
\n\n
While some European markets have struggled to recover to pre-pandemic capacity levels as a mix of regulatory and supply factors impact supply, Spain has accelerated away to become the single largest country market in Western Europe. Between now and the end of October some 118 million departing seats will be on sale from Spain representing a 39% increase in capacity over the last six years. It now ranks ahead of the United Kingdom, in first place. A remarkable achievement! So, how has Spain managed to recover so strongly?
\n
\n
A Market Of Two Parts
\n
Geography always plays an important role in any market and especially when water is involved! Scheduled air services to the Islands are crucial and account for one-third (11.9 million) of all domestic capacity , with large domestic markets in both the Balearic and Canary Islands. Not surprisingly the Spanish domestic market of 35.4 million seats is the largest in Europe with Turkiye in second place and Italy in third spot; collectively these three country markets account for over half of domestic capacity in Western Europe.
\n
\n
Successful domestic capacity growth in these three countries is in stark contrast to the situation in France and Germany where domestic capacity has dramatically reduced; in Germany capacity is some 55% down on Summer 2019 and in France 24%. Operating profitable domestic services has always been challenging but it is possible, and the value of connecting traffic to larger longer-haul networks can be important in some cases.
\n
Spain’s international capacity has increased by 15% since Summer 2019 with 5% more seats this year than in Summer 2024 as airlines continue to add capacity to the market. Intra-Western Europe capacity accounts for 80% of all capacity standing at 66 million seats, which is tracking at similar levels of growth as the wider market. Regional markets have developed strongly with capacity to North Africa up by 50% against Summer 2019 while Upper South America is 40% up; two developing markets with further potential opportunity for service in the coming years.
\n
Low-Cost Capacity Dominates in Western Europe
\n
Few markets have embraced low-cost airlines as much as Spain, where the combination of leisure demand, required connectivity to the Islands and large diaspora from other points in Europe have responded to those lower airfares and new routes being opened. Nearly 60% of all capacity is operated by LCCs and while in 2019 LCCs already had the majority share, that has extended in recent years and within Western Europe a staggering 68% of all seats will be operated by Low-Cost Carriers.
\n
Ryanair will operate nearly a fifth of all capacity this Summer, with some 19.4 million seats planned, 40% more than they operated in Summer 2019. Collectively the two IAG airlines of Vueling and Iberia will operate 33 million seats, securing a 28% capacity share; intriguingly Vueling are the larger of the two IAG carriers operating some 18.2 million seats compared to the 14.8 million supplied by Iberia. In the international market, easyJet rank second to Ryanair but with “just” seven million seats on sale they have only one-third the capacity of their Irish competitor.
\n
Island Capacity Dominates Top Airport Pairs for Spain
\n
Seven of the ten largest markets from Spain this summer involve connectivity to one of the Island markets with Barcelona – Palma the largest at over 1.8 million seats scheduled for the summer. Generally capacity growth on the domestic Island routes has been modest since 2019; after all, when there are already over a million seats what additional demand can be created with new capacity? The only notable exception is Madrid – Tenerife North, with 18% growth over the six-year period.
\n
Across the mainland domestic services, and despite the very efficient AVE rail service, Madrid – Barcelona remains the largest with some one million planned seats, although this is almost half of the Summer 2019 level. Iberia with an 80% share and some 800,000 seats scheduled this summer are the largest carrier on the route despite having cut one third of capacity since Summer 2019. Vueling who were the second largest airline operating on the route have dropped out of the market, finding more lucrative uses for their capacity.
\n
And finally, for anyone looking for a bargain airfare; with a 40% increase in capacity between Madrid and Rome in recent years there is probably some capacity and lower fares on offer, with both legacy and low-cost airlines competing head-to-head on the route.
\n
In summary, the Spanish aviation market has never been in a stronger position with a solid mix of business, leisure and VFR (Visiting Friends and Relatives) demand spread across both mainland domestic, inter-Island and international travel. And while the current economic news and its impact on consumer demand may result at some point in a future slowing down of recent growth rates, Europe’s airlines and airports are meeting at just the right time to discuss even more opportunities for Spanish development.
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For this month's aviation industry webinar, Deirdre Fulton and John Grant were joined by Brett Snyder, President of Cranky Flier, to explore Summer 2025 capacity and frequency trends in the US market. The live panel discussed:
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For this month's aviation industry webinar, Deirdre Fulton and John Grant were joined by Brett Snyder, President of Cranky Flier, to explore Summer 2025 capacity and frequency trends in the US market. The live panel discussed:
\n\n
\n
Capacity trends - is a domestic slowdown coming?
\n
Key international destinations - where is growth expected?
\n
Airline strategies and fleet decisions - how are they impacting growth plans?
\n
\n
WHAT'S THE SUMMER FORECAST FOR THE AVIATION INDUSTRY?
\n
The panel began by exploring global growth trends:
\n
\n
Capacity for this summer is expected to be 2.3% ahead of 2024
\n
For the year to date so far (January to March 2025), capacity is 2.7% ahead of the same months in 2024
\n
Summer capacity is expected to grow fastest in the Latin America and Asia Pacific regions, with increases of 4.6% and 4.3% respectively on Summer 2024
\n
\n
While discussing the data for the summer season, the panel stressed how this is a constantly evolving time for the industry, and that it's going to ultimately be tricky to predict how the market will behave over the coming months, weeks, and even days:
\n
\n
Despite the uncertainty, at this point in the discussion, John asked, \"Brett, you're very in tune with the market. If you had to give a synopsis of what's happening in the first three months of this year and how the next three months look, what would your perspective be of the current state of the aviation industry?\" (A tricky question to ask when, as Brett puts it, we don't know what's going to happen tomorrow!)
\n
\n
US Domestic and International Capacity
\n
The panel then dived into the data for US domestic and international capacity:
\n
\n
Some of the fastest growing cities this summer for domestic capacity are in Florida - Fort Myers, West Palm Beach, and Tampa. There is also strong capacity growth in California, San Francisco and Sacramento
\n
In terms of international capacity, Europe remains the most important market, with the UK the largest
\n
Strongest growth is coming from Italy, Ireland, Turkiye, Greece and Finland - all of which have seen double digit capacity growth this summer
\n
\n
Is Domestic Demand Softening?
\n
As the panel discussed the GDP forecast, the conversation turned to factors that may impact demand in the domestic market, including political and economic factors. To what extent will the cost of living and uncertainty in the US political system impact consumer confidence?
\n
\n
TO WATCH THE PANEL DISCUSSION IN FULL, CLICK TO VIEW THE Webinar Here:
Register below to stay informed about future webinars:
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For this month's aviation industry webinar, Deirdre Fulton and John Grant were joined by Brett Snyder, President of Cranky Flier, to explore Summer 2025 capacity and frequency trends in the US market. The live panel discussed:
\n\n
\n
Capacity trends - is a domestic slowdown coming?
\n
Key international destinations - where is growth expected?
\n
Airline strategies and fleet decisions - how are they impacting growth plans?
\n
\n
WHAT'S THE SUMMER FORECAST FOR THE AVIATION INDUSTRY?
\n
The panel began by exploring global growth trends:
\n
\n
Capacity for this summer is expected to be 2.3% ahead of 2024
\n
For the year to date so far (January to March 2025), capacity is 2.7% ahead of the same months in 2024
\n
Summer capacity is expected to grow fastest in the Latin America and Asia Pacific regions, with increases of 4.6% and 4.3% respectively on Summer 2024
\n
\n
While discussing the data for the summer season, the panel stressed how this is a constantly evolving time for the industry, and that it's going to ultimately be tricky to predict how the market will behave over the coming months, weeks, and even days:
\n
\n
Despite the uncertainty, at this point in the discussion, John asked, \"Brett, you're very in tune with the market. If you had to give a synopsis of what's happening in the first three months of this year and how the next three months look, what would your perspective be of the current state of the aviation industry?\" (A tricky question to ask when, as Brett puts it, we don't know what's going to happen tomorrow!)
\n
\n
US Domestic and International Capacity
\n
The panel then dived into the data for US domestic and international capacity:
\n
\n
Some of the fastest growing cities this summer for domestic capacity are in Florida - Fort Myers, West Palm Beach, and Tampa. There is also strong capacity growth in California, San Francisco and Sacramento
\n
In terms of international capacity, Europe remains the most important market, with the UK the largest
\n
Strongest growth is coming from Italy, Ireland, Turkiye, Greece and Finland - all of which have seen double digit capacity growth this summer
\n
\n
Is Domestic Demand Softening?
\n
As the panel discussed the GDP forecast, the conversation turned to factors that may impact demand in the domestic market, including political and economic factors. To what extent will the cost of living and uncertainty in the US political system impact consumer confidence?
\n
\n
TO WATCH THE PANEL DISCUSSION IN FULL, CLICK TO VIEW THE Webinar Here:
Register below to stay informed about future webinars:
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For this month's aviation industry webinar, Deirdre Fulton and John Grant were joined by Brett Snyder, President of Cranky Flier, to explore Summer 2025 capacity and frequency trends in the US market. The live panel discussed:
\n\n
\n
Capacity trends - is a domestic slowdown coming?
\n
Key international destinations - where is growth expected?
\n
Airline strategies and fleet decisions - how are they impacting growth plans?
\n
\n
WHAT'S THE SUMMER FORECAST FOR THE AVIATION INDUSTRY?
\n
The panel began by exploring global growth trends:
\n
\n
Capacity for this summer is expected to be 2.3% ahead of 2024
\n
For the year to date so far (January to March 2025), capacity is 2.7% ahead of the same months in 2024
\n
Summer capacity is expected to grow fastest in the Latin America and Asia Pacific regions, with increases of 4.6% and 4.3% respectively on Summer 2024
\n
\n
While discussing the data for the summer season, the panel stressed how this is a constantly evolving time for the industry, and that it's going to ultimately be tricky to predict how the market will behave over the coming months, weeks, and even days:
\n
\n
Despite the uncertainty, at this point in the discussion, John asked, \"Brett, you're very in tune with the market. If you had to give a synopsis of what's happening in the first three months of this year and how the next three months look, what would your perspective be of the current state of the aviation industry?\" (A tricky question to ask when, as Brett puts it, we don't know what's going to happen tomorrow!)
\n
\n
US Domestic and International Capacity
\n
The panel then dived into the data for US domestic and international capacity:
\n
\n
Some of the fastest growing cities this summer for domestic capacity are in Florida - Fort Myers, West Palm Beach, and Tampa. There is also strong capacity growth in California, San Francisco and Sacramento
\n
In terms of international capacity, Europe remains the most important market, with the UK the largest
\n
Strongest growth is coming from Italy, Ireland, Turkiye, Greece and Finland - all of which have seen double digit capacity growth this summer
\n
\n
Is Domestic Demand Softening?
\n
As the panel discussed the GDP forecast, the conversation turned to factors that may impact demand in the domestic market, including political and economic factors. To what extent will the cost of living and uncertainty in the US political system impact consumer confidence?
\n
\n
TO WATCH THE PANEL DISCUSSION IN FULL, CLICK TO VIEW THE Webinar Here:
Register below to stay informed about future webinars:
\n
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For this month's aviation industry webinar, Deirdre Fulton and John Grant were joined by Brett Snyder, President of Cranky Flier, to explore Summer 2025 capacity and frequency trends in the US market. The live panel discussed:
\n\n
\n
Capacity trends - is a domestic slowdown coming?
\n
Key international destinations - where is growth expected?
\n
Airline strategies and fleet decisions - how are they impacting growth plans?
\n
\n
WHAT'S THE SUMMER FORECAST FOR THE AVIATION INDUSTRY?
\n
The panel began by exploring global growth trends:
\n
\n
Capacity for this summer is expected to be 2.3% ahead of 2024
\n
For the year to date so far (January to March 2025), capacity is 2.7% ahead of the same months in 2024
\n
Summer capacity is expected to grow fastest in the Latin America and Asia Pacific regions, with increases of 4.6% and 4.3% respectively on Summer 2024
\n
\n
While discussing the data for the summer season, the panel stressed how this is a constantly evolving time for the industry, and that it's going to ultimately be tricky to predict how the market will behave over the coming months, weeks, and even days:
\n
\n
Despite the uncertainty, at this point in the discussion, John asked, \"Brett, you're very in tune with the market. If you had to give a synopsis of what's happening in the first three months of this year and how the next three months look, what would your perspective be of the current state of the aviation industry?\" (A tricky question to ask when, as Brett puts it, we don't know what's going to happen tomorrow!)
\n
\n
US Domestic and International Capacity
\n
The panel then dived into the data for US domestic and international capacity:
\n
\n
Some of the fastest growing cities this summer for domestic capacity are in Florida - Fort Myers, West Palm Beach, and Tampa. There is also strong capacity growth in California, San Francisco and Sacramento
\n
In terms of international capacity, Europe remains the most important market, with the UK the largest
\n
Strongest growth is coming from Italy, Ireland, Turkiye, Greece and Finland - all of which have seen double digit capacity growth this summer
\n
\n
Is Domestic Demand Softening?
\n
As the panel discussed the GDP forecast, the conversation turned to factors that may impact demand in the domestic market, including political and economic factors. To what extent will the cost of living and uncertainty in the US political system impact consumer confidence?
\n
\n
TO WATCH THE PANEL DISCUSSION IN FULL, CLICK TO VIEW THE Webinar Here:
Register below to stay informed about future webinars:
\n
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For this month's aviation industry webinar, Deirdre Fulton and John Grant were joined by Brett Snyder, President of Cranky Flier, to explore Summer 2025 capacity and frequency trends in the US market. The live panel discussed:
\n\n
\n
Capacity trends - is a domestic slowdown coming?
\n
Key international destinations - where is growth expected?
\n
Airline strategies and fleet decisions - how are they impacting growth plans?
\n
\n
WHAT'S THE SUMMER FORECAST FOR THE AVIATION INDUSTRY?
\n
The panel began by exploring global growth trends:
\n
\n
Capacity for this summer is expected to be 2.3% ahead of 2024
\n
For the year to date so far (January to March 2025), capacity is 2.7% ahead of the same months in 2024
\n
Summer capacity is expected to grow fastest in the Latin America and Asia Pacific regions, with increases of 4.6% and 4.3% respectively on Summer 2024
\n
\n
While discussing the data for the summer season, the panel stressed how this is a constantly evolving time for the industry, and that it's going to ultimately be tricky to predict how the market will behave over the coming months, weeks, and even days:
\n
\n
Despite the uncertainty, at this point in the discussion, John asked, \"Brett, you're very in tune with the market. If you had to give a synopsis of what's happening in the first three months of this year and how the next three months look, what would your perspective be of the current state of the aviation industry?\" (A tricky question to ask when, as Brett puts it, we don't know what's going to happen tomorrow!)
\n
\n
US Domestic and International Capacity
\n
The panel then dived into the data for US domestic and international capacity:
\n
\n
Some of the fastest growing cities this summer for domestic capacity are in Florida - Fort Myers, West Palm Beach, and Tampa. There is also strong capacity growth in California, San Francisco and Sacramento
\n
In terms of international capacity, Europe remains the most important market, with the UK the largest
\n
Strongest growth is coming from Italy, Ireland, Turkiye, Greece and Finland - all of which have seen double digit capacity growth this summer
\n
\n
Is Domestic Demand Softening?
\n
As the panel discussed the GDP forecast, the conversation turned to factors that may impact demand in the domestic market, including political and economic factors. To what extent will the cost of living and uncertainty in the US political system impact consumer confidence?
\n
\n
TO WATCH THE PANEL DISCUSSION IN FULL, CLICK TO VIEW THE Webinar Here:
For this month's aviation industry webinar, Deirdre Fulton and John Grant were joined by Brett Snyder, President of Cranky Flier, to explore Summer 2025 capacity and frequency trends in the US market. The live panel discussed:
For this month's aviation industry webinar, Deirdre Fulton and John Grant were joined by Brett Snyder, President of Cranky Flier, to explore Summer 2025 capacity and frequency trends in the US market. The live panel discussed:
\n\n
\n
Capacity trends - is a domestic slowdown coming?
\n
Key international destinations - where is growth expected?
\n
Airline strategies and fleet decisions - how are they impacting growth plans?
\n
\n
WHAT'S THE SUMMER FORECAST FOR THE AVIATION INDUSTRY?
\n
The panel began by exploring global growth trends:
\n
\n
Capacity for this summer is expected to be 2.3% ahead of 2024
\n
For the year to date so far (January to March 2025), capacity is 2.7% ahead of the same months in 2024
\n
Summer capacity is expected to grow fastest in the Latin America and Asia Pacific regions, with increases of 4.6% and 4.3% respectively on Summer 2024
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While discussing the data for the summer season, the panel stressed how this is a constantly evolving time for the industry, and that it's going to ultimately be tricky to predict how the market will behave over the coming months, weeks, and even days:
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Despite the uncertainty, at this point in the discussion, John asked, \"Brett, you're very in tune with the market. If you had to give a synopsis of what's happening in the first three months of this year and how the next three months look, what would your perspective be of the current state of the aviation industry?\" (A tricky question to ask when, as Brett puts it, we don't know what's going to happen tomorrow!)
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US Domestic and International Capacity
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The panel then dived into the data for US domestic and international capacity:
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Some of the fastest growing cities this summer for domestic capacity are in Florida - Fort Myers, West Palm Beach, and Tampa. There is also strong capacity growth in California, San Francisco and Sacramento
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In terms of international capacity, Europe remains the most important market, with the UK the largest
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Strongest growth is coming from Italy, Ireland, Turkiye, Greece and Finland - all of which have seen double digit capacity growth this summer
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Is Domestic Demand Softening?
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As the panel discussed the GDP forecast, the conversation turned to factors that may impact demand in the domestic market, including political and economic factors. To what extent will the cost of living and uncertainty in the US political system impact consumer confidence?
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TO WATCH THE PANEL DISCUSSION IN FULL, CLICK TO VIEW THE Webinar Here:
For this month's aviation industry webinar, Deirdre Fulton and John Grant were joined by Brett Snyder, President of Cranky Flier, to explore Summer 2025 capacity and frequency trends in the US market. The live panel discussed:
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For this month's aviation industry webinar, Deirdre Fulton and John Grant were joined by Brett Snyder, President of Cranky Flier, to explore Summer 2025 capacity and frequency trends in the US market. The live panel discussed:
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Capacity trends - is a domestic slowdown coming?
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Key international destinations - where is growth expected?
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Airline strategies and fleet decisions - how are they impacting growth plans?
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WHAT'S THE SUMMER FORECAST FOR THE AVIATION INDUSTRY?
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The panel began by exploring global growth trends:
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Capacity for this summer is expected to be 2.3% ahead of 2024
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For the year to date so far (January to March 2025), capacity is 2.7% ahead of the same months in 2024
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Summer capacity is expected to grow fastest in the Latin America and Asia Pacific regions, with increases of 4.6% and 4.3% respectively on Summer 2024
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While discussing the data for the summer season, the panel stressed how this is a constantly evolving time for the industry, and that it's going to ultimately be tricky to predict how the market will behave over the coming months, weeks, and even days:
\n
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Despite the uncertainty, at this point in the discussion, John asked, \"Brett, you're very in tune with the market. If you had to give a synopsis of what's happening in the first three months of this year and how the next three months look, what would your perspective be of the current state of the aviation industry?\" (A tricky question to ask when, as Brett puts it, we don't know what's going to happen tomorrow!)
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US Domestic and International Capacity
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The panel then dived into the data for US domestic and international capacity:
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Some of the fastest growing cities this summer for domestic capacity are in Florida - Fort Myers, West Palm Beach, and Tampa. There is also strong capacity growth in California, San Francisco and Sacramento
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In terms of international capacity, Europe remains the most important market, with the UK the largest
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Strongest growth is coming from Italy, Ireland, Turkiye, Greece and Finland - all of which have seen double digit capacity growth this summer
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Is Domestic Demand Softening?
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As the panel discussed the GDP forecast, the conversation turned to factors that may impact demand in the domestic market, including political and economic factors. To what extent will the cost of living and uncertainty in the US political system impact consumer confidence?
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TO WATCH THE PANEL DISCUSSION IN FULL, CLICK TO VIEW THE Webinar Here:
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For this month's aviation industry webinar, Deirdre Fulton and John Grant were joined by Brendan Sobie, Independent Analyst, Consultant and Writer at Sobie Aviation, to discuss an emerging trend in aviation of enforced capacity discipline and how it's impacting growth this year.
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In the webinar, the live panel take a look at the latest capacity position, how trends in inactive aircraft levels are emerging, and discuss where the greatest geographical impacts may be. They also explore the low cost sector and how that's evolving.
\n
A LOOK AT GLOBAL TRENDS
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First, the panel take a look at the state of global capacity now and the year ahead. When comparing Q1 2025 against the same quarter last year, capacity is up 5. 2 percent - and that's taking into account adjustments due to the leap year last year, which added an extra day in February. It's a good position to be in, John says - but the devil is in the detail:
\n
\"Asia is still very much in a recovery mode. We see that year on year, with another 10 million seats being added back into Northeast Asia, for example. Southeast Asia, another 10 million seats being added compared to last year. So a lot of the capacity growth is happening there. The consequence of that, though, using some of the data that we have, is that the average selling fares are falling quite significantly on those routes, which is good for travellers in Asia. But it is a bit of a warning about being careful about capacity and discipline.\"
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Regional Variations in Airline Capacity Growth
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The landscape of airline capacity growth is far from uniform, with distinct regional variations shaping the industry. In 2025, regions such as Asia and Latin America are witnessing significant capacity expansions, driven by recovering markets and increasing demand for air travel, but other regional growth is more cautious.
\n
Looking at the graph, the panel note how one of the most interesting data points is North Africa, where we we've got a 7% increase in capacity and slight reduction in number of frequencies. \"So obviously someone is using larger aircraft and that someone tends to be the low cost airlines, and particularly European low cost airlines, who are actively developing their positions in North Africa particularly at this time of year. Then you compare and contrast with North America, where there's some very real concerns about the longevity of the ultra low cost airline model and where that is going and where it will end up. So, that's that's a lot more of a cautious market.\"
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Enforced Capacity Discipline: Causes and ConsequenceS
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Enforced capacity discipline is emerging as a significant trend, impacting airline growth strategies globally. This discipline is often a result of factors beyond the airlines' control, such as delays in aircraft deliveries and maintenance issues. Regionally, this has led to varied impacts: while some Asian markets manage oversupply issues, other regions face constraints due to inactive fleets.
For this month's aviation industry webinar, Deirdre Fulton and John Grant were joined by Brendan Sobie, Independent Analyst, Consultant and Writer at Sobie Aviation, to discuss an emerging trend in aviation of enforced capacity discipline and how it's impacting growth this year.
For this month's aviation industry webinar, Deirdre Fulton and John Grant were joined by Brendan Sobie, Independent Analyst, Consultant and Writer at Sobie Aviation, to discuss an emerging trend in aviation of enforced capacity discipline and how it's impacting growth this year.
\n\n
In the webinar, the live panel take a look at the latest capacity position, how trends in inactive aircraft levels are emerging, and discuss where the greatest geographical impacts may be. They also explore the low cost sector and how that's evolving.
\n
A LOOK AT GLOBAL TRENDS
\n
First, the panel take a look at the state of global capacity now and the year ahead. When comparing Q1 2025 against the same quarter last year, capacity is up 5. 2 percent - and that's taking into account adjustments due to the leap year last year, which added an extra day in February. It's a good position to be in, John says - but the devil is in the detail:
\n
\"Asia is still very much in a recovery mode. We see that year on year, with another 10 million seats being added back into Northeast Asia, for example. Southeast Asia, another 10 million seats being added compared to last year. So a lot of the capacity growth is happening there. The consequence of that, though, using some of the data that we have, is that the average selling fares are falling quite significantly on those routes, which is good for travellers in Asia. But it is a bit of a warning about being careful about capacity and discipline.\"
\n
\n
Regional Variations in Airline Capacity Growth
\n
The landscape of airline capacity growth is far from uniform, with distinct regional variations shaping the industry. In 2025, regions such as Asia and Latin America are witnessing significant capacity expansions, driven by recovering markets and increasing demand for air travel, but other regional growth is more cautious.
\n
Looking at the graph, the panel note how one of the most interesting data points is North Africa, where we we've got a 7% increase in capacity and slight reduction in number of frequencies. \"So obviously someone is using larger aircraft and that someone tends to be the low cost airlines, and particularly European low cost airlines, who are actively developing their positions in North Africa particularly at this time of year. Then you compare and contrast with North America, where there's some very real concerns about the longevity of the ultra low cost airline model and where that is going and where it will end up. So, that's that's a lot more of a cautious market.\"
\n
\n
Enforced Capacity Discipline: Causes and ConsequenceS
\n
Enforced capacity discipline is emerging as a significant trend, impacting airline growth strategies globally. This discipline is often a result of factors beyond the airlines' control, such as delays in aircraft deliveries and maintenance issues. Regionally, this has led to varied impacts: while some Asian markets manage oversupply issues, other regions face constraints due to inactive fleets.
For this month's aviation industry webinar, Deirdre Fulton and John Grant were joined by Brendan Sobie, Independent Analyst, Consultant and Writer at Sobie Aviation, to discuss an emerging trend in aviation of enforced capacity discipline and how it's impacting growth this year.
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For this month's aviation industry webinar, Deirdre Fulton and John Grant were joined by Brendan Sobie, Independent Analyst, Consultant and Writer at Sobie Aviation, to discuss an emerging trend in aviation of enforced capacity discipline and how it's impacting growth this year.
\n\n
In the webinar, the live panel take a look at the latest capacity position, how trends in inactive aircraft levels are emerging, and discuss where the greatest geographical impacts may be. They also explore the low cost sector and how that's evolving.
\n
A LOOK AT GLOBAL TRENDS
\n
First, the panel take a look at the state of global capacity now and the year ahead. When comparing Q1 2025 against the same quarter last year, capacity is up 5. 2 percent - and that's taking into account adjustments due to the leap year last year, which added an extra day in February. It's a good position to be in, John says - but the devil is in the detail:
\n
\"Asia is still very much in a recovery mode. We see that year on year, with another 10 million seats being added back into Northeast Asia, for example. Southeast Asia, another 10 million seats being added compared to last year. So a lot of the capacity growth is happening there. The consequence of that, though, using some of the data that we have, is that the average selling fares are falling quite significantly on those routes, which is good for travellers in Asia. But it is a bit of a warning about being careful about capacity and discipline.\"
\n
\n
Regional Variations in Airline Capacity Growth
\n
The landscape of airline capacity growth is far from uniform, with distinct regional variations shaping the industry. In 2025, regions such as Asia and Latin America are witnessing significant capacity expansions, driven by recovering markets and increasing demand for air travel, but other regional growth is more cautious.
\n
Looking at the graph, the panel note how one of the most interesting data points is North Africa, where we we've got a 7% increase in capacity and slight reduction in number of frequencies. \"So obviously someone is using larger aircraft and that someone tends to be the low cost airlines, and particularly European low cost airlines, who are actively developing their positions in North Africa particularly at this time of year. Then you compare and contrast with North America, where there's some very real concerns about the longevity of the ultra low cost airline model and where that is going and where it will end up. So, that's that's a lot more of a cautious market.\"
\n
\n
Enforced Capacity Discipline: Causes and ConsequenceS
\n
Enforced capacity discipline is emerging as a significant trend, impacting airline growth strategies globally. This discipline is often a result of factors beyond the airlines' control, such as delays in aircraft deliveries and maintenance issues. Regionally, this has led to varied impacts: while some Asian markets manage oversupply issues, other regions face constraints due to inactive fleets.
For this month's aviation industry webinar, Deirdre Fulton and John Grant were joined by Brendan Sobie, Independent Analyst, Consultant and Writer at Sobie Aviation, to discuss an emerging trend in aviation of enforced capacity discipline and how it's impacting growth this year.
\n\n
In the webinar, the live panel take a look at the latest capacity position, how trends in inactive aircraft levels are emerging, and discuss where the greatest geographical impacts may be. They also explore the low cost sector and how that's evolving.
\n
A LOOK AT GLOBAL TRENDS
\n
First, the panel take a look at the state of global capacity now and the year ahead. When comparing Q1 2025 against the same quarter last year, capacity is up 5. 2 percent - and that's taking into account adjustments due to the leap year last year, which added an extra day in February. It's a good position to be in, John says - but the devil is in the detail:
\n
\"Asia is still very much in a recovery mode. We see that year on year, with another 10 million seats being added back into Northeast Asia, for example. Southeast Asia, another 10 million seats being added compared to last year. So a lot of the capacity growth is happening there. The consequence of that, though, using some of the data that we have, is that the average selling fares are falling quite significantly on those routes, which is good for travellers in Asia. But it is a bit of a warning about being careful about capacity and discipline.\"
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\n
Regional Variations in Airline Capacity Growth
\n
The landscape of airline capacity growth is far from uniform, with distinct regional variations shaping the industry. In 2025, regions such as Asia and Latin America are witnessing significant capacity expansions, driven by recovering markets and increasing demand for air travel, but other regional growth is more cautious.
\n
Looking at the graph, the panel note how one of the most interesting data points is North Africa, where we we've got a 7% increase in capacity and slight reduction in number of frequencies. \"So obviously someone is using larger aircraft and that someone tends to be the low cost airlines, and particularly European low cost airlines, who are actively developing their positions in North Africa particularly at this time of year. Then you compare and contrast with North America, where there's some very real concerns about the longevity of the ultra low cost airline model and where that is going and where it will end up. So, that's that's a lot more of a cautious market.\"
\n
\n
Enforced Capacity Discipline: Causes and ConsequenceS
\n
Enforced capacity discipline is emerging as a significant trend, impacting airline growth strategies globally. This discipline is often a result of factors beyond the airlines' control, such as delays in aircraft deliveries and maintenance issues. Regionally, this has led to varied impacts: while some Asian markets manage oversupply issues, other regions face constraints due to inactive fleets.
For this month's aviation industry webinar, Deirdre Fulton and John Grant were joined by Brendan Sobie, Independent Analyst, Consultant and Writer at Sobie Aviation, to discuss an emerging trend in aviation of enforced capacity discipline and how it's impacting growth this year.
\n\n
In the webinar, the live panel take a look at the latest capacity position, how trends in inactive aircraft levels are emerging, and discuss where the greatest geographical impacts may be. They also explore the low cost sector and how that's evolving.
\n
A LOOK AT GLOBAL TRENDS
\n
First, the panel take a look at the state of global capacity now and the year ahead. When comparing Q1 2025 against the same quarter last year, capacity is up 5. 2 percent - and that's taking into account adjustments due to the leap year last year, which added an extra day in February. It's a good position to be in, John says - but the devil is in the detail:
\n
\"Asia is still very much in a recovery mode. We see that year on year, with another 10 million seats being added back into Northeast Asia, for example. Southeast Asia, another 10 million seats being added compared to last year. So a lot of the capacity growth is happening there. The consequence of that, though, using some of the data that we have, is that the average selling fares are falling quite significantly on those routes, which is good for travellers in Asia. But it is a bit of a warning about being careful about capacity and discipline.\"
\n
\n
Regional Variations in Airline Capacity Growth
\n
The landscape of airline capacity growth is far from uniform, with distinct regional variations shaping the industry. In 2025, regions such as Asia and Latin America are witnessing significant capacity expansions, driven by recovering markets and increasing demand for air travel, but other regional growth is more cautious.
\n
Looking at the graph, the panel note how one of the most interesting data points is North Africa, where we we've got a 7% increase in capacity and slight reduction in number of frequencies. \"So obviously someone is using larger aircraft and that someone tends to be the low cost airlines, and particularly European low cost airlines, who are actively developing their positions in North Africa particularly at this time of year. Then you compare and contrast with North America, where there's some very real concerns about the longevity of the ultra low cost airline model and where that is going and where it will end up. So, that's that's a lot more of a cautious market.\"
\n
\n
Enforced Capacity Discipline: Causes and ConsequenceS
\n
Enforced capacity discipline is emerging as a significant trend, impacting airline growth strategies globally. This discipline is often a result of factors beyond the airlines' control, such as delays in aircraft deliveries and maintenance issues. Regionally, this has led to varied impacts: while some Asian markets manage oversupply issues, other regions face constraints due to inactive fleets.
For this month's aviation industry webinar, Deirdre Fulton and John Grant were joined by Brendan Sobie, Independent Analyst, Consultant and Writer at Sobie Aviation, to discuss an emerging trend in aviation of enforced capacity discipline and how it's impacting growth this year.
For this month's aviation industry webinar, Deirdre Fulton and John Grant were joined by Brendan Sobie, Independent Analyst, Consultant and Writer at Sobie Aviation, to discuss an emerging trend in aviation of enforced capacity discipline and how it's impacting growth this year.
\n\n
In the webinar, the live panel take a look at the latest capacity position, how trends in inactive aircraft levels are emerging, and discuss where the greatest geographical impacts may be. They also explore the low cost sector and how that's evolving.
\n
A LOOK AT GLOBAL TRENDS
\n
First, the panel take a look at the state of global capacity now and the year ahead. When comparing Q1 2025 against the same quarter last year, capacity is up 5. 2 percent - and that's taking into account adjustments due to the leap year last year, which added an extra day in February. It's a good position to be in, John says - but the devil is in the detail:
\n
\"Asia is still very much in a recovery mode. We see that year on year, with another 10 million seats being added back into Northeast Asia, for example. Southeast Asia, another 10 million seats being added compared to last year. So a lot of the capacity growth is happening there. The consequence of that, though, using some of the data that we have, is that the average selling fares are falling quite significantly on those routes, which is good for travellers in Asia. But it is a bit of a warning about being careful about capacity and discipline.\"
\n
\n
Regional Variations in Airline Capacity Growth
\n
The landscape of airline capacity growth is far from uniform, with distinct regional variations shaping the industry. In 2025, regions such as Asia and Latin America are witnessing significant capacity expansions, driven by recovering markets and increasing demand for air travel, but other regional growth is more cautious.
\n
Looking at the graph, the panel note how one of the most interesting data points is North Africa, where we we've got a 7% increase in capacity and slight reduction in number of frequencies. \"So obviously someone is using larger aircraft and that someone tends to be the low cost airlines, and particularly European low cost airlines, who are actively developing their positions in North Africa particularly at this time of year. Then you compare and contrast with North America, where there's some very real concerns about the longevity of the ultra low cost airline model and where that is going and where it will end up. So, that's that's a lot more of a cautious market.\"
\n
\n
Enforced Capacity Discipline: Causes and ConsequenceS
\n
Enforced capacity discipline is emerging as a significant trend, impacting airline growth strategies globally. This discipline is often a result of factors beyond the airlines' control, such as delays in aircraft deliveries and maintenance issues. Regionally, this has led to varied impacts: while some Asian markets manage oversupply issues, other regions face constraints due to inactive fleets.
For this month's aviation industry webinar, Deirdre Fulton and John Grant were joined by Brendan Sobie, Independent Analyst, Consultant and Writer at Sobie Aviation, to discuss an emerging trend in aviation of enforced capacity discipline and how it's impacting growth this year.
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\n\n
In the webinar, the live panel take a look at the latest capacity position, how trends in inactive aircraft levels are emerging, and discuss where the greatest geographical impacts may be. They also explore the low cost sector and how that's evolving.
\n
A LOOK AT GLOBAL TRENDS
\n
First, the panel take a look at the state of global capacity now and the year ahead. When comparing Q1 2025 against the same quarter last year, capacity is up 5. 2 percent - and that's taking into account adjustments due to the leap year last year, which added an extra day in February. It's a good position to be in, John says - but the devil is in the detail:
\n
\"Asia is still very much in a recovery mode. We see that year on year, with another 10 million seats being added back into Northeast Asia, for example. Southeast Asia, another 10 million seats being added compared to last year. So a lot of the capacity growth is happening there. The consequence of that, though, using some of the data that we have, is that the average selling fares are falling quite significantly on those routes, which is good for travellers in Asia. But it is a bit of a warning about being careful about capacity and discipline.\"
\n
\n
Regional Variations in Airline Capacity Growth
\n
The landscape of airline capacity growth is far from uniform, with distinct regional variations shaping the industry. In 2025, regions such as Asia and Latin America are witnessing significant capacity expansions, driven by recovering markets and increasing demand for air travel, but other regional growth is more cautious.
\n
Looking at the graph, the panel note how one of the most interesting data points is North Africa, where we we've got a 7% increase in capacity and slight reduction in number of frequencies. \"So obviously someone is using larger aircraft and that someone tends to be the low cost airlines, and particularly European low cost airlines, who are actively developing their positions in North Africa particularly at this time of year. Then you compare and contrast with North America, where there's some very real concerns about the longevity of the ultra low cost airline model and where that is going and where it will end up. So, that's that's a lot more of a cautious market.\"
\n
\n
Enforced Capacity Discipline: Causes and ConsequenceS
\n
Enforced capacity discipline is emerging as a significant trend, impacting airline growth strategies globally. This discipline is often a result of factors beyond the airlines' control, such as delays in aircraft deliveries and maintenance issues. Regionally, this has led to varied impacts: while some Asian markets manage oversupply issues, other regions face constraints due to inactive fleets.
For this month's aviation industry webinar, Deirdre Fulton and John Grant were joined by Brendan Sobie, Independent Analyst, Consultant and Writer at Sobie Aviation, to discuss an emerging trend in aviation of enforced capacity discipline and how it's impacting growth this year.
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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.
\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
\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.
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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
\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.
\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
\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.
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\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.
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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.
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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 robust growth visible in the Asia Pacific, Europe, and Latin America, the capacity trends in these regions provide much-needed optimism.
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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
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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.
\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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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 robust growth visible in the Asia Pacific, Europe, and Latin America, the capacity trends in these regions provide much-needed optimism.
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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.
\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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\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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During the busiest months, the demand on airline catering is significant, placing immense pressure on suppliers to deliver exceptional service. To meet this demand, companies like gategroup - the leading airline catering and retail-on-board supplier - engage in a daily preparation process that encompasses a multitude of complex operations.
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John Grant (Chief Analyst at OAG) speaks to Dave Ingram, Senior Project Manager at gategroup to discuss how they manage an intricate operation and the challenges they often face. Tune in now...
Or search for OAG On Air on your preferred podcast provider! 🎧
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John Grant (Chief Analyst at OAG) speaks to Dave Ingram, Senior Project Manager at gategroup to discuss how they manage an intricate operation and the challenges they often face. Tune in now...
Or search for OAG On Air on your preferred podcast provider! 🎧
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Airline catering plays a pivotal role in the aviation supply chain, ensuring that passengers are provided with in-flight meals and that airports worldwide are well-stocked with catering supplies. It is an indispensable aspect of the aviation industry that requires meticulous resource management.
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In this podcast, John Grant talks to Julian Roberts, President and CEO at Pascan Aviation - an independent regional carrier based in Quebec, Canada.
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The real heart of aviation is the small regional carriers, like Pascan Aviation, that provide connectivity to small cities and make sure that commercial business can continue in those communities.
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In this episode, John Grant talks to Brent Hill, Chief Executive Officer at Tourism Fiji, about how the destination is changing its marketing, product offering and most importantly how it's recovering from a pandemic. For any island economy, air services are essential, and Fiji is one of the few destinations to have both a long-haul local airline and a mix of inbound international services.
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Or search for OAG On Air on your preferred podcast provider! 🎧
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With the global recovery well underway it's noticeable how many destinations are adjusting their strategies and products to be more environmentally friendly and, of course, sustainable.
In this episode, John Grant talks to Brent Hill, Chief Executive Officer at Tourism Fiji, about how the destination is changing its marketing, product offering and most importantly how it's recovering from a pandemic. For any island economy, air services are essential, and Fiji is one of the few destinations to have both a long-haul local airline and a mix of inbound international services.
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With the global recovery well underway it's noticeable how many destinations are adjusting their strategies and products to be more environmentally friendly and, of course, sustainable.
In this episode, John Grant talks to Brent Hill, Chief Executive Officer at Tourism Fiji, about how the destination is changing its marketing, product offering and most importantly how it's recovering from a pandemic. For any island economy, air services are essential, and Fiji is one of the few destinations to have both a long-haul local airline and a mix of inbound international services.
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In this episode, John Grant talks to Brent Hill, Chief Executive Officer at Tourism Fiji, about how the destination is changing its marketing, product offering and most importantly how it's recovering from a pandemic. For any island economy, air services are essential, and Fiji is one of the few destinations to have both a long-haul local airline and a mix of inbound international services.
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Dethroning 3-time winner airBaltic was no easy task, but in 2018, Copa Airlines topped the ranking as the most punctual airline in the world with OTP of 89.79%, becoming the first-ever Latin American winner of the League.
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In fact, it's been a brilliant year for South America as LATAM Airlines Group came first in our Mega Airlines category with on-time performance of 85.60%, climbing a remarkable seven places and knocking Japan Airlines off top-spot. The success follows in our Medium Airports category as Panama City climbs from 3rd to 1st.
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Dethroning 3-time winner airBaltic was no easy task, but in 2018, Copa Airlines topped the ranking as the most punctual airline in the world with OTP of 89.79%, becoming the first-ever Latin American winner of the League.
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In fact, it's been a brilliant year for South America as LATAM Airlines Group came first in our Mega Airlines category with on-time performance of 85.60%, climbing a remarkable seven places and knocking Japan Airlines off top-spot. The success follows in our Medium Airports category as Panama City climbs from 3rd to 1st.
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Dethroning 3-time winner airBaltic was no easy task, but in 2018, Copa Airlines topped the ranking as the most punctual airline in the world with OTP of 89.79%, becoming the first-ever Latin American winner of the League.
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In fact, it's been a brilliant year for South America as LATAM Airlines Group came first in our Mega Airlines category with on-time performance of 85.60%, climbing a remarkable seven places and knocking Japan Airlines off top-spot. The success follows in our Medium Airports category as Panama City climbs from 3rd to 1st.
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Another year, another look at on-time performance for the world's airlines and airports and 2019's edition makes for some very interesting analysis, especially as sitting on top of this year's league is a brand new winner in airline punctuality.
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Dethroning 3-time winner airBaltic was no easy task, but in 2018, Copa Airlines topped the ranking as the most punctual airline in the world with OTP of 89.79%, becoming the first-ever Latin American winner of the League.
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In fact, it's been a brilliant year for South America as LATAM Airlines Group came first in our Mega Airlines category with on-time performance of 85.60%, climbing a remarkable seven places and knocking Japan Airlines off top-spot. The success follows in our Medium Airports category as Panama City climbs from 3rd to 1st.
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We also welcome five new entrants in the Small Airports category, with Minsk going on to claim first place, but it is Japan which continues its excellent standards by winning the Large Airport and Mega Airport categories with Osaka and Tokyo Haneda respectively holding onto the top spots.
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Dethroning 3-time winner airBaltic was no easy task, but in 2018, Copa Airlines topped the ranking as the most punctual airline in the world with OTP of 89.79%, becoming the first-ever Latin American winner of the League.
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In fact, it's been a brilliant year for South America as LATAM Airlines Group came first in our Mega Airlines category with on-time performance of 85.60%, climbing a remarkable seven places and knocking Japan Airlines off top-spot. The success follows in our Medium Airports category as Panama City climbs from 3rd to 1st.
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We also welcome five new entrants in the Small Airports category, with Minsk going on to claim first place, but it is Japan which continues its excellent standards by winning the Large Airport and Mega Airport categories with Osaka and Tokyo Haneda respectively holding onto the top spots.
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With so many airlines and airports anticipating this report, it's no wonder the Punctuality League is being recognised as the world's definitive measurement of on-time performance. There's plenty of hot topics and discussions set to arise from these results, so make sure you're part of the action and download your very own copy using the form at the top of this page.
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