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Global Aviation Sees Mixed Trends in June 2025: Demand Up, Load Factors Dip

Demand for air travel is soaring, but load factors are slipping. The Asia-Pacific region is driving growth, but the industry is adapting to changing market conditions.

In this image we can see a globe, luggage bags and air tickets.
In this image we can see a globe, luggage bags and air tickets.

The global aviation industry witnessed a mixed bag of trends in June 2025. While passenger demand grew, load factors dipped slightly compared to the previous year.

Globally, passenger demand rose by 2.6% in June 2025 compared to June 2024. This growth was driven by a 3.2% increase in international demand. However, the international load factor decreased by 0.8 percentage points to 84.4%. Similarly, the global load factor dropped by 0.6 percentage points to 84.5%.

Asia-Pacific airlines led the growth, with a 7.2% year-on-year increase in demand. Despite this, the international load factor for the region dipped by 0.4 percentage points to 84.7%.

Domestic demand also grew, by 1.6%, but the domestic load factor decreased by 0.4 percentage points to 84.7%. Total capacity rose by 3.4%, with international capacity up by 4.2% and domestic capacity up by 2.1%.

In summary, June 2025 saw increased passenger demand and capacity, but load factors decreased slightly. The Asia-Pacific region stood out with significant demand growth. These trends reflect the industry's ongoing recovery and adaptation to changing market conditions.

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