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According to Tongcheng Travel's latest report on this year's May Day holiday travel trends, Shanghai, Beijing, Guangzhou and Shenzhen in Guangdong province, and Chengdu, the capital city of Sichuan province, were identified as popular choices for inbound flights, highlighting their appeal to global travelers.
Second highest Memorial Day holiday travel forecast since AAA began tracking in 2000
U.S. airline industry (passenger and cargo airlines combined) employment increased to 800,259 workers in March 2024, 2,207 (0.28%) more workers than in February 2024 (798,052).
U.S. airlines carried 70.4 million systemwide (domestic and international) scheduled service passengers in February 2024, according to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS). When adjusted for seasonality, February enplanements are up 1.3% from January and reached a new all-time high the all-time high reached in February 2024.
Delta Air Lines Ranks Highest in Two Segments; Southwest Airlines Ranks Highest in One Segment
Total demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPKs), was up 13.8% compared to March 2023. Total capacity, measured in available seat kilometers (ASK), was up 12.3% year-on-year. The March load factor was 82.0% (+1.0ppt compared to March 2023).
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for March 2024 global air cargo markets showing continuing strong annual growth in demand.
58% of GenZ and Millennials respondents said meaningful travel is associated with more authentic interactions with locals, which makes a trip more memorable
The 2024 travel forecast is looking sunny with a chance of savings. Despite increasing inflation, according to the latest internal data from KAYAK airfare is down 13% for domestic and 3% for international flights vs. 2023.
Foreign tourist arrivals and nights exceed 2019 levels in the first quarter of 2024 - Sporting events, high travel demand and inflation to drive tourist expenditure to record levels
Fuel Cost Per Gallon Down 2.2% from February 2024
Nice, France, Makes Its Debut in the Top 10, but London Remains the Crown Jewel
Work life balance, contentment and industry opportunity in their roles fuel loyalty - Global travel buyers and suppliers also report continued knowledge gaps, desire for clarity and implementation challenges related to New Distribution Capability
Employment Remains 5.7% Above Pre-Pandemic February 2020
First Quarter Total Sales and Passengers Trips Increased Year Over Year
Top destinations for U.S. travelers include major cities like New York and London, as well as beach destinations like Cancun and Honolulu.
Summer travel in 2024 will be 'expensive in every way,' says Katharine Nohr. And she should know.
Fourth Quarter 2023 Fares Increase 4.6%, Adjusted for Inflation, from Previous Quarter
New study shows Gen Z and Millennials are willing to travel the farthest and spend the most to attend destination events
Preliminary data reveals the strengthening of Asia-Pacific and Middle East hubs alongside perennial US leaders
The 560,352 flights operated in January 2024 were 99.56% of the 562,845 flights operated in January 2023. Operated flights in January 2024 were down 0.44% year-over-year from the 562,845 flights operated in January 2023 and down 7.18% month-over-month from 603,756 flights operated in December 2023.
U.S. airlines carried 70.0 million systemwide (domestic and international) scheduled service passengers in January 2024, according to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS). When adjusted for seasonality, January enplanements are down 1.0% from December and down 1.0% from the all-time high reached in December 2023.
The annual state of the industry report includes the release of 2023 passenger volume, which reached 31.7 million - surpassing 2019 by 7%. The report also shows continued demand for cruise holidays, noting intent to cruise at 82%. The forecast for cruise capacity shows an increase of 10% from 2024 through 2028, as cruise lines make ongoing, concrete progress in pursuit of net- zero emissions by 2050.
Aviation Fuel Consumption Up 7.9% from Pre-Pandemic February 2019
Total demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPKs), was up 21.5% compared to February 2023. Total capacity, measured in available seat kilometers (ASK), was up 18.7% year-on-year. The February load factor was 80.6% (+1.9ppt compared to February 2023).