emirates7 - Airports Council International (ACI) World has released its much-anticipated 2024 Annual World Airport Traffic Report, projecting a 10 percent growth in passenger traffic for 2024, reaching 9.5 billion passengers.
The report, which compiles data from over 2,700 airports in more than 180 countries and territories, provides a comprehensive analysis of the global airport industry and aviation markets for the year 2023 and the first half of 2024. It includes detailed rankings for passenger, cargo, and aircraft traffic.
Justin Erbacci, ACI World Director General, stated, “The 2024 Annual World Airport Traffic Report showcases the resilience and adaptability of the global aviation industry, highlighting ACI World’s ability to predict and analyze key industry trends. As the aviation landscape continues to evolve, ACI World remains dedicated to supporting airport members through advocacy and timely resources."
The report also revealed that global passenger traffic in 2023 reached 8.7 billion, marking a 30.6 percent increase from 2022 and a recovery rate of 95 percent compared to 2019, before the pandemic.
Estimates for 2024 suggest that total passenger traffic will be 104% of 2019 levels. ACI projects international passenger traffic to hit 4.1 billion by the end of 2024, accounting for 43 percent of all passengers, while domestic passenger traffic is expected to reach 5.4 billion, representing 57 percent of the total.
The report, which compiles data from over 2,700 airports in more than 180 countries and territories, provides a comprehensive analysis of the global airport industry and aviation markets for the year 2023 and the first half of 2024. It includes detailed rankings for passenger, cargo, and aircraft traffic.
Justin Erbacci, ACI World Director General, stated, “The 2024 Annual World Airport Traffic Report showcases the resilience and adaptability of the global aviation industry, highlighting ACI World’s ability to predict and analyze key industry trends. As the aviation landscape continues to evolve, ACI World remains dedicated to supporting airport members through advocacy and timely resources."
The report also revealed that global passenger traffic in 2023 reached 8.7 billion, marking a 30.6 percent increase from 2022 and a recovery rate of 95 percent compared to 2019, before the pandemic.
Estimates for 2024 suggest that total passenger traffic will be 104% of 2019 levels. ACI projects international passenger traffic to hit 4.1 billion by the end of 2024, accounting for 43 percent of all passengers, while domestic passenger traffic is expected to reach 5.4 billion, representing 57 percent of the total.