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CNN
2 days ago
- CNN
Which country flies the most? Where are people going? And in which planes? 2024 aviation stats revealed
Sign up for Unlocking the World, CNN Travel's weekly newsletter. Get news about destinations, plus the latest in aviation, food and drink, and where to stay. In our roundup of travel news this week: the secret tunnel city underneath Rome, China's '8D city' where trains pass through walls, plus a new report reveals the world's busiest flight routes, biggest aviation markets and most popular planes. Isn't data just delicious? The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released its 2024 World Air Transport Statistics report, and it's filled with fascinating nuggets. Here are a few to wow your avgeek friends. The United States is the world's biggest aviation market, with 876 million passengers per year in 2024, mostly flying domestic. That's four times more than India, which is the world's most populous nation and the fifth biggest aviation market. China is hot on the States' heels at No. 2, however, with 741 million passengers in 2024 and a whopping 18.7% growth year-on-year, compared to America's modest 5.2%. The United Kingdom is but a 94,000-square-mile island nation, but it's the world's No.3 aviation market, with 261 million passengers scooting above land and sea in 2024. A lot of those Brits will have been heading to vacation hot spot Spain, which is the No. 4 aviation market, with 241 million passengers last year. Let's continue with more tidbits from the IATA report. Nine out of 10 of the world's busiest flight routes are in the Asia-Pacific region. However, the world's No.1 is a South Korean domestic flight: the 1 hour and 15 minute trip between the island resort city of Jeju (CJU) and the capital, Seoul (GMP). More than 13 million passengers flew the route in 2024. The busiest route in North America is an airport pairing as classic as ketchup and hot dog. It's JFK to LAX (or New York to Los Angeles, as if you didn't know), and 2.2 million passengers made the voyage last year. The most popular European route is the hour-long flight between Spanish vacation hot spots Barcelona (BCN) and Palma de Mallorca (PMI), with 2 million passengers in 2024. Want a less busy flight? Take a look at our guide to the parts of Spain that aren't sick of tourists. The busiest route in Latin America (with 3.8 million passengers) is the one-hour flight between Bogotá (BOG), the Colombian capital, and Medellín (MDE), Colombia's second-largest city. Africa's most popular route, with 3.3 million passengers, is the two-hour domestic South African flight between Cape Town (CPT) and Johannesburg (JNB). Finally, while the Boeing 737 Max has had a calamitous history, the Boeing 737 (including all variants), remains the world's most-used aircraft, making 10 million flights in 2024. The No. 2 and No. 3 planes are also narrowbody aircraft, made by Boeing's European rival Airbus. The A320 flew 7.9 million flights and the A321 flew 3.4 million. Enough about the journeys, let's talk destinations. Here are three to consider for your next big trip. Halfeti, in southeastern Turkey, was one of several towns and cities to be intentionally flooded when the Birecik Dam was built in 2000. But residents still live in the half-submerged town — while dark roses grow in the mineral-rich lands. Angola, in southern Africa, is twice the size of Texas and boasts spectacular natural wonders that few tourists have seen. After decades largely cut off from the world, the country is opening up, infrastructure is improving, and discovery awaits. Chongqing, in a mountainous area of southwestern China, is attracting younger travelers thanks to its mindbending, Instagram-friendly terrain that's so multilayered some are calling it the country's '8D city.' To see what we mean, check out this train passing right through a residential building. A network of ancient caves and tunnels lies some 75 feet under the city of Rome, hidden from the world for more than a century. Now this subterranean labyrinth is being uncovered once more. Here's what 21st-century visitors can see. One of a cave explorer's most essential items is, of course, a headlamp. Our partners at CNN Underscored a product reviews and recommendations guide owned by CNN, have this guide to the best headlamps for 2025. France is being forced to confront its toxic kitchen culture. Whistleblowers are calling for change. Italy has given the go-ahead for a landmark Sicily bridge project. It could be the world's longest single-span bridge. A flying phobia affects more than 25 million Americans. Here's how to manage it. It's not too late for a summer getaway. Check out America's best underrated islands.
Hans India
6 days ago
- Business
- Hans India
India emerges as 5th biggest aviation mkt globally
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.
Deccan Herald
7 days ago
- Business
- Deccan Herald
India emerges as world's 5th biggest aviation market; Mumbai-Delhi among busiest airport pairs in 2024
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.
News18
7 days ago
- 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
7 days ago
- 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.
