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News18
04-08-2025
- Business
- News18
India Now World's 5th Largest Aviation Market With 211 Million Air Passengers In 2024
Last Updated: India handled 211 million air passengers in 2024, surpassing Japan's 205 million. The US led with 876 million. Mumbai–Delhi was the 7th busiest route globally. India saw 211 million air passengers last year, a growth of 11.1 per cent compared to 2023, ahead of Japan, which handled 205 million passengers with an annual rise of 18.6 per cent, according to the World Air Transport Statistics (WATS) released by the International Air Transport Association (IATA). India's passenger numbers grew 11.1% over 2023, when it handled 211 million flyers, overtaking Japan, which recorded 205 million passengers, despite growing faster at 18.6%, news agency PTI reported. 'The US remains the world's biggest aviation market with 876 million passengers in 2024 on the strength of its domestic market, growing 5.2 per cent year-on-year. 'China was the second-biggest passenger market, with 741 million passengers, a growth of 18.7 per cent compared to 2023," it said in a release. While India stood at the 5th place, the UK at the 3rd spot (261 million passengers) and Spain at the 4th position (241 million). These figures include both domestic and international passengers arriving or departing from each country. Among global airport pairs, the Mumbai–Delhi sector carried 5.9 million passengers in 2024, placing it 7th worldwide. The Jeju–Seoul (CJU–GMP) route in South Korea topped the chart with 13.2 million passengers. The Asia Pacific region led in growth with 22.8% more premium flyers year-on-year (21 million travellers). However, economy class travel in the region grew faster, up 28.6% to 500.8 million passengers. In contrast, regions such as Europe, Latin America, the Middle East, and North America experienced faster growth in premium travel compared to economy. Europe continued to be the largest market for international premium passengers, recording 39.3 million travelers, while the Middle East had the highest proportion of premium flyers at 14.7%. In 2024, Boeing's B737 topped global aircraft usage, operating 10 million flights and generating 2.4 trillion Available Seat Kilometres (ASKs). It was followed by the Airbus A320 with 7.9 million flights and 1.7 trillion ASKs, while the Airbus A321 ranked third with 3.4 million flights and 1.1 trillion ASKs. ASK is a key metric used in aviation to measure passenger-carrying capacity. view comments First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
NDTV
04-08-2025
- Business
- NDTV
India Emerges As World's 5th Biggest Aviation Market: Report
New Delhi: India emerged as the world's fifth biggest aviation market, handling 241 million passengers, while Mumbai-Delhi was one of the busiest airport pairs in 2024, according to data released by global airlines' grouping IATA. The International Airport Transport Association (IATA), which represents around 350 airlines, on Monday released the latest edition of the World Air Transport Statistics (WATS) for 2024. India saw 211 million air passengers last year, a growth of 11.1 per cent compared to 2023, ahead of Japan, which handled 205 million passengers with an annual rise of 18.6 per cent. "The US remains the world's biggest aviation market with 876 million passengers in 2024 on the strength of its domestic market, growing 5.2 per cent year-on-year. "China was the second-biggest passenger market, with 741 million passengers, a growth of 18.7 per cent compared to 2023," it said in a release. While India stood at the 5th place, the UK at the 3rd spot (261 million passengers) and Spain at the 4th position (241 million). The figures include all international and domestic passengers departing or arriving in each country. Among the top 10 airport pairs, Mumbai-Delhi was the 7th busiest, carrying 5.9 million passengers in 2024. "Asia Pacific dominated the ranking for the world's busiest airport pairs, with Jeju-Seoul (CJU-GMP) the most popular route globally, with 13.2 million passengers flying between the two airports in 2024. "In the top 10, only one airport pair -- Jeddah-Riyadh (JED-RUH) -- was not in the Asia Pacific region," IATA said. As per the grouping, international premium class travel -- business and first class -- grew 11.8 per cent, outpacing growth in global economy travel of 11.5 per cent. In 2024, the total number of international premium class travellers was 116.9 million or 6 per cent of the total international passengers. "Leading the regions in terms of percentage growth was Asia Pacific with a year-on-year growth of 22.8 per cent, with 21 million premium passengers -- although it was outpaced in growth by economy class passenger numbers, up 28.6 per cent to 500.8 million. "Growth in premium travel exceeded economy class travel in Europe, Latin America, the Middle East and North America. Europe remained the largest market for international premium travel, with 39.3 million premium passengers, while premium travellers as a percentage of all travellers were highest in the Middle East at 14.7 per cent," IATA said. Last year, narrow-body planes of Boeing and Airbus were among the most used ones. Boeing's B737 alone flew 10 million flights with 2.4 trillion Available Seat Kilometres (ASKs) in 2024. "This was followed by the Airbus A320 with 7.9 million flights and 1.7 trillion ASKs and the Airbus A321 with 3.4 million flights and 1.1 trillion ASKs," it said. ASK is an indicator of capacity.
The Hindu
04-08-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
India emerges as world's 5th biggest aviation market; Mumbai-Delhi among busiest airport pairs in 2024: IATA
India emerged as the world's fifth biggest aviation market, handling 241 million passengers, while Mumbai-Delhi was one of the busiest airport pairs in 2024, according to data released by global airlines' grouping IATA. The International Airport Transport Association (IATA), which represents around 350 airlines, on Monday released the latest edition of the World Air Transport Statistics (WATS) for 2024. India saw 211 million air passengers last year, a growth of 11.1% compared to 2023, ahead of Japan, which handled 205 million passengers with an annual rise of 18.6%. "The U.S. remains the world's biggest aviation market with 876 million passengers in 2024 on the strength of its domestic market, growing 5.2% year-on-year. "China was the second-biggest passenger market, with 741 million passengers, a growth of 18.7% compared to 2023," it said in a release. While India stood at the 5th place, the U.K. at the 3rd spot (261 million passengers) and Spain at the 4th position (241 million). The figures include all international and domestic passengers departing or arriving in each country. Among the top 10 airport pairs, Mumbai-Delhi was the 7th busiest, carrying 5.9 million passengers in 2024. "Asia Pacific dominated the ranking for the world's busiest airport pairs, with Jeju-Seoul (CJU-GMP) the most popular route globally, with 13.2 million passengers flying between the two airports in 2024. "In the top 10, only one airport pair — Jeddah-Riyadh (JED-RUH) — was not in the Asia Pacific region," IATA said. As per the grouping, international premium class travel — business and first class — grew 11.8%, outpacing growth in global economy travel of 11.5%. In 2024, the total number of international premium class travellers was 116.9 million or 6% of the total international passengers. "Leading the regions in terms of percentage growth was Asia Pacific with a year-on-year growth of 22.8%, with 21 million premium passengers — although it was outpaced in growth by economy class passenger numbers, up 28.6% to 500.8 million. "Growth in premium travel exceeded economy class travel in Europe, Latin America, the Middle East and North America. Europe remained the largest market for international premium travel, with 39.3 million premium passengers, while premium travellers as a percentage of all travellers were highest in the Middle East at 14.7%," IATA said. Last year, narrow-body planes of Boeing and Airbus were among the most used ones. Boeing's B737 alone flew 10 million flights with 2.4 trillion Available Seat Kilometres (ASKs) in 2024. "This was followed by the Airbus A320 with 7.9 million flights and 1.7 trillion ASKs and the Airbus A321 with 3.4 million flights and 1.1 trillion ASKs," it said. ASK is an indicator of capacity.
Mint
04-08-2025
- Business
- Mint
India emerges as worlds 5th biggest aviation mkt; Mumbai-Delhi among busiest airport pairs in 2024: IATA
New Delhi, Aug 4 (PTI) India emerged as the world's fifth biggest aviation market, handling 241 million passengers, while Mumbai-Delhi was one of the busiest airport pairs in 2024, according to data released by global airlines' grouping IATA. The International Airport Transport Association (IATA), which represents around 350 airlines, on Monday released the latest edition of the World Air Transport Statistics (WATS) for 2024. India saw 211 million air passengers last year, a growth of 11.1 per cent compared to 2023, ahead of Japan, which handled 205 million passengers with an annual rise of 18.6 per cent. "The US remains the world's biggest aviation market with 876 million passengers in 2024 on the strength of its domestic market, growing 5.2 per cent year-on-year. "China was the second-biggest passenger market, with 741 million passengers, a growth of 18.7 per cent compared to 2023," it said in a release. While India stood at the 5th place, the UK at the 3rd spot (261 million passengers) and Spain at the 4th position (241 million). The figures include all international and domestic passengers departing or arriving in each country. Among the top 10 airport pairs, Mumbai-Delhi was the 7th busiest, carrying 5.9 million passengers in 2024. "Asia Pacific dominated the ranking for the world's busiest airport pairs, with Jeju-Seoul (CJU-GMP) the most popular route globally, with 13.2 million passengers flying between the two airports in 2024. "In the top 10, only one airport pair -- Jeddah-Riyadh (JED-RUH) -- was not in the Asia Pacific region," IATA said. As per the grouping, international premium class travel -- business and first class -- grew 11.8 per cent, outpacing growth in global economy travel of 11.5 per cent. In 2024, the total number of international premium class travellers was 116.9 million or 6 per cent of the total international passengers. "Leading the regions in terms of percentage growth was Asia Pacific with a year-on-year growth of 22.8 per cent, with 21 million premium passengers -- although it was outpaced in growth by economy class passenger numbers, up 28.6 per cent to 500.8 million. "Growth in premium travel exceeded economy class travel in Europe, Latin America, the Middle East and North America. Europe remained the largest market for international premium travel, with 39.3 million premium passengers, while premium travellers as a percentage of all travellers were highest in the Middle East at 14.7 per cent," IATA said. Last year, narrow-body planes of Boeing and Airbus were among the most used ones. Boeing's B737 alone flew 10 million flights with 2.4 trillion Available Seat Kilometres (ASKs) in 2024. "This was followed by the Airbus A320 with 7.9 million flights and 1.7 trillion ASKs and the Airbus A321 with 3.4 million flights and 1.1 trillion ASKs," it said. ASK is an indicator of capacity.
Time of India
04-08-2025
- Business
- Time of India
India becomes world's 5th largest aviation market with 241 million flyers in 2024; Mumbai-Delhi ranks among busiest global air routes: IATA data
India has emerged as the world's fifth largest aviation market, handling 241 million passengers in 2024, while the Mumbai–Delhi route ranked 7th among the world's busiest airport pairs, according to the World Air Transport Statistics (WATS) released by the International Air Transport Association (IATA). India's passenger numbers grew 11.1% over 2023, when it handled 211 million flyers, overtaking Japan, which recorded 205 million passengers, despite growing faster at 18.6%, PTI reported. 'The US remains the world's biggest aviation market with 876 million passengers in 2024 on the strength of its domestic market, growing 5.2 per cent year-on-year,' IATA said. China was the second-largest, with 741 million passengers, a jump of 18.7% over 2023. UK ranked third with 261 million flyers, followed by Spain (241 million) and India in fifth. These figures include both domestic and international passengers arriving or departing from each country. Among global airport pairs, the Mumbai–Delhi sector carried 5.9 million passengers in 2024, placing it 7th worldwide. The Jeju–Seoul (CJU–GMP) route in South Korea topped the chart with 13.2 million passengers. 'Asia Pacific dominated the ranking for the world's busiest airport pairs,' IATA noted, adding that Jeddah–Riyadh (JED–RUH) was the only non-Asia Pacific route in the top 10. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like No annual fees for life UnionBank Credit Card Apply Now Undo Premium travel segment outpaces economy in some regions International premium class travel — business and first class — grew 11.8% globally in 2024, slightly ahead of economy class growth at 11.5%. In all, 116.9 million passengers flew premium class, making up 6% of total international passengers. The Asia Pacific region led in growth with 22.8% more premium flyers year-on-year (21 million travellers). However, economy class travel in the region grew faster, up 28.6% to 500.8 million passengers. In contrast, Europe, Latin America, the Middle East and North America saw faster growth in premium than economy travel. Europe remained the largest market for international premium travel with 39.3 million passengers, while premium flyers were the highest proportionally in the Middle East at 14.7%. B737 and A320 dominate skies In terms of aircraft usage, Boeing's B737 led the skies with 10 million flights and 2.4 trillion Available Seat Kilometres (ASKs) in 2024. The Airbus A320 followed with 7.9 million flights and 1.7 trillion ASKs, and the Airbus A321 came third with 3.4 million flights and 1.1 trillion ASKs. ASK is a key metric used in aviation to measure passenger-carrying capacity. Stay informed with the latest business news, updates on bank holidays and public holidays . Discover stories of India's leading eco-innovators at Ecopreneur Honours 2025
