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Asia-Pacific Airline Leaders Assemble As Covid Recovery Passes 100%

As aviation leaders gather in Brunei they will be pleased to see that September passenger numbers exceeded pre-pandemic September 2019 levels.

Airlines in Asia-Pacific are closely matching capacity to demand, and in the first eight months of 2024, passenger numbers are up by 36% year-on-year

Asia-Pacific airlines have accelerated their recovery in 2024 and are rapidly leaving the pandemic in their wake turbulence.

The airlines of Asia-Pacific are charging ahead and set for a successful 2024 and beyond.

The airlines of Asia-Pacific are rebuilding strong foundations as they emerge from the pandemic, keeping load factors high while adding capacity.

After three years of consecutive combined losses, the Asia-Pacific airlines have posted a healthy profit and are looking for more this year.

With recovery now at 90%, Asia-Pacific airlines are closing in on pre-pandemic levels and may break through in the coming months.

Asia-Pacific airlines are well ahead of last year’s international passenger numbers but are still less than 90% recovered compared to 2019.

Asia-Pacific airlines are well ahead of last year’s international passenger numbers but are still less than 90% recovered compared to 2019.

After enduring the longest of lockdowns, Asia-Pacific airlines are now on the final stretch to full recovery to pre-pandemic passenger levels.