Facts & Figures

No.:
Date: 30 May 2007

Passenger Demand Strong, Cargo Remains Sluggish

April 2007 vs. April 2008 RPK Growth ASK Growth PLF FTK Growth ATK Growth
Africa 9.9% 8.9% 68.0 4.9% 8.9%
Asia Pacific 5.7% 5.4% 73.9 3.8% 5.5%
Europe 3.6% 4.2% 78.2 -0.1% 2.7%
Latin America 2.2% 4.9% 70.9 0.0% 11.7%
Middle East 17.8% 15.8% 75.5 11.5% 15.9%
North America 3.1% 3.6% 80.1 1.8% 1.6%
Industry 5.4% 5.6% 76.3 2.8% 4.9%
Jan-Apr 2007 vs. Jan-Apr 2006 RPK Growth ASK Growth PLF FTK Growth ATK Growth
Africa 10.1% 9.9% 67.6 2.0% 8.8%
Asia Pacific 6.2% 5.3% 74.5 3.9% 6.4%
Europe 6.0% 4.8% 75.8 -0.1% 3.1%
Latin America -1.6% -0.2% 72.4 -5.5% 5.9%
Middle East 17.9% 15.4% 75.0 12.2% 15.6%
North America 5.4% 4.8% 78.7 0.9% 2.4%
Industry 6.7% 5.8% 75.4 2.6% 5.3%

Editor's Notes:

  • IATA (International Air Transport Association) represents 243 airlines comprising 94% of international scheduled air traffic.
  • Explanation of measurements:
    • RPK: Revenue Passenger Kilometres measures actual passenger traffic
    • ASK: Available Seat Kilometres measures available passenger capacity
    • PLF: Passenger Load Factor is % of ASKs used. In comparison of 2006 to 2005, PLF indicates point differential between the periods compared.
    • FTK: Freight Tonne Kilometres measures actual freight traffic
    • ATK: Available Tonne Kilometres measures available total capacity (combined passenger and cargo)
  • IATA statistics cover international scheduled air traffic; domestic traffic is not included.
  • All figures are provisional and represent total reporting at time of publication plus estimates for missing data.
  • IATA will hold its 63rd Annual General Meeting in Vancouver, Canada 3-5 June.  For media registration visit: https://www.agm-registration.com

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