IATA Reports Uptick in Passenger Demand

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released data showing growing momentum in the recovery of air travel as restrictions are lifted.

The body reported a sharp 11-percentage point increase for international tickets sold in recent weeks (in proportion to 2019 sales).

In the period around February 8th, over a seven-day moving average, the number of tickets sold stood at 49 per cent of the same period in 2019.

In the period around January 25th, again over a seven-day moving average, the number of tickets sold stood at 38 per cent of the same period in 2019.

The 11-percentage point improvement between the January and February periods is the fastest such increase for any two-week period since the crisis began. The jump in ticket sales comes as more governments announce a relaxation of Covid-19 border restrictions.