Global passenger demand rose 4.0 per cent in July 2025 compared to the same month last year, according to new data released by the International Air Transport Association (IATA). Capacity increased by 4.4 per cent, while the global load factor remained strong at 85.5 per cent.
International demand led the charge, climbing 5.3 per cent year-on-year, while domestic traffic rose by 1.8 per cent. All regions saw positive growth, with Latin America and Asia-Pacific achieving the strongest gains.
“It’s been a good northern summer season for airlines,” said IATA Director General Willie Walsh.
“Momentum has grown over the peak season, and airlines are well-positioned to carry this demand through the coming months.”
Regional Breakdown
- Asia-Pacific: Demand rose 8.7 per cent. Capacity increased 9.0 per cent with a load factor of 83.8 per cent.
- Europe: Demand up 4.0 per cent. Load factor remained high at 87.3 per cent.
- North America: Demand increased by 2.4 per cent, with the highest regional load factor at 88.4 per cent.
- Latin America: A robust 9.3 per cent demand surge, driven by strong intra-regional traffic.
- Middle East: Rebounded with 5.3 per cent growth following disruptions in June.
- Africa: Achieved a 2.8 per cent growth, led by increased demand on Africa-Asia routes.
Domestic Market Performance
Domestic travel grew 1.8 per cent overall. Brazil led with a 9.4 per cent increase, while Australia saw a 4.3 per cent rise in demand. Japan recorded its highest July load factor in over two decades at 81.4 per cent.
However, India was the only domestic market to post a decline, with demand falling 1.3 per cent year-on-year.
