In 2024, despite maintaining solid growth, airlines in India is expected to see a slowdown in growth in the number of passengers carried and current value sales, as these measures already approached (passengers) or returned to (value) the 2019 levels in 2023, after the pandemic disruption to travel. In addition, the expected slowdown in growth rates is due to rising living costs in 2024, which is leading to reconsideration of the number of trips undertaken by domestic leisure travellers, who acc

Given the geographical position of Ireland, air transport is the predominant travel mode in terms of outbound travel in the country, and accounts for the vast majority of outbound trips. As the number of outbound departures from Ireland continues to grow in 2024, so does air travel. This year, outbound Irish travellers are increasingly willing to travel further afield with the strongest growth rates seen in intercontinental travel. Given the relatively higher fares on long-haul routes, this is d

In the 2024 summer season, Croatia was connected to 517 destinations, marking a significant double-digit increase in the number of passenger aircraft operations. Approximately 70 different airlines were scheduled to operate flights between Croatia and international locations, with Croatia Airlines, Ryanair, EasyJet, Eurowings, and Lufthansa having the most rotations. This growth in connectivity underscores the country’s rising importance as a regional travel hub. Additionally, there has been a r

Airlines in Bulgaria continue to expand the number of routes they are operating in 2024, as well as the frequency of flights. This is based on growing travel demand for the leading Bulgarian destinations, especially those along the Black Sea coast and the capital Sofia. Such developments and investments, alongside other related activities, are helping to expand the opportunities for travellers to reach Bulgarian destinations – while also making it easier for locals to travel to more destinations

In 2024, Kosice Airport records a higher number of flights and passengers compared to pre-pandemic levels in 2019. This marks significant progress in the development of regional airports, with Kosice Airport emerging as a key hub. An increasing number of airlines are launching connections from Kosice, Slovakia's second-largest city, to international destinations. This growth is driven not only by charter companies but also by scheduled airlines. Swiss International Airlines, for instance, has in

The number of regular international air connections has returned to pre-pandemic levels. To revive inbound tourism from Asian countries, the Prague Airport in partnership with the Czech government has been trying to establish new air connections as well as re-establishing old ones. For example, in 2023 Korean Air launched a direct connection Prague-Seol while China Air launched a regular direct air connection Prague-Taipei. Furthermore, in 2024, Prague Airport will again have a direct air connec

In 2024, value growth of airlines in Germany, along with passenger numbers, is recording a slowdown compared to the significant increases post-pandemic, which reached triple-digit growth in 2022 when travelling was made possible again. Although still recording considerable growth, the slowdown registered in 2024 follows a period of intense travel demand, as passengers, eager to return to their preferred holiday destinations post-pandemic, were so willing to travel (“revenge travel”) that price w

Airlines is set to see retail value sales increase strongly in Hungary in 2024. The fast-growing economic ties between the countries and the increased interest Chinese tourists are showing in Hungary have accelerated the establishment of new flights between Hungary and China – a process that is also being backed by diplomatic initiatives. Government support and bilateral agreements have played a crucial role in establishing and maintaining these air links, demonstrating a commitment to strengthe

An increased desire to travel post-pandemic has driven demand for offers and package holidays through tour operators in Poland in 2024. Despite high inflation, Poles are reluctant to give up their holidays to warm overseas destinations, and all-inclusive packages to, for example, the Mediterranean remain highly popular, with a concomitant increase in the number of seats offered by air carriers.

Domestic airlines in South Africa are experiencing robust growth, with Flysafair a dominant force in low cost carriers. With the closure of major airlines such as Mango and Kulula.com, Flysafair has significantly expanded its operations by increasing routes and flight frequencies on key domestic routes, including Cape Town to Johannesburg, Cape Town to Durban, and Durban to Johannesburg. In addition to affordable pricing models, such as “no baggage” fares, the expansion has made air travel acces

The growing enthusiasm of Romanians for international travel, along with the sizable number of Romanians living and working abroad, is expected to contribute to a significant increase in the number of people travelling by air in 2024. At the same time, retail value growth will be largely driven by higher ticket prices, stemming from ongoing elevated fuel and operating costs, continuing from 2023.

Airlines is set to see strong current value growth in Norway in 2024. However, after exceptionally high growth in 2022, growth has inevitably slowed down in 2023 and 2024. The total number of passengers is still below the pre-pandemic level, though low cost providers have already exceeded the numbers seen in 2019. High inflation and increased operating costs have driven value growth for both airlines and surface trips. The competitive landscape is quite stable: Norwegian remains dominant amongst

Airlines is set to see retail value sales increase strongly in current terms in Sweden in 2024. People have returned to outbound tourism in the wake of the COVID-19 crisis, benefiting international tourism. In 2024, low cost leader, Ryanair, suspended some domestic routes, which made supply weaker and impacted the average price for consumers who prefer to holiday inside the country. At the same time, the company has added new international destinations from Stockholm and Gothenburg to make up fo

Optimism is the prevailing sentiment amongst airlines in the UK in 2024, as key airports, including Heathrow, Manchester and Stansted, are reporting record passenger numbers. Meanwhile, airlines are launching new routes and increasing frequencies, such as Singapore Airlines from Gatwick and Jet2 adding a new hub at Birmingham with 16, mostly Mediterranean, destinations. Given the geographic location, whereby air travel is the only mode of transport for UK outbound travellers to reach their desti

In 2024, airlines in Switzerland is benefiting from rising demand for air travel, particularly among younger generations, which aligns with broader trends. People are eager to travel again post pandemic, and younger demographics seem to be leading the charge.

Despite a slowdown in the rates at which the numbers of arrivals, departures and domestic trips are rising as the post-pandemic travel boom comes to an end, airlines in Morocco is poised to record improved results in terms of growth in passenger numbers and current value sales in 2024. The category’s performance continues to be buoyed by the fact that increasing air connectivity and capacity is a priority for the government as it works to attract more international visitors, boost domestic touri

In 2024, the airline industry in Turkey is experiencing a surge in current value growth driven by high levels of inflation and the rebound of inbound tourism. The notable increase in ticket prices has been driven by escalating operational costs for airlines. While both domestic and international flights are performing well, international flights are expected to dominate in Turkey capturing the largest share of sales and exhibiting the most dynamic growth. This reflects the rising demand for inte

Egypt's national airline carrier, EgyptAir Co, is to undergo restructuring due to the company’s weak financial performance and falling levels of service. Focus will be placed on regular safety and security assessments, as well as offering improved services and competitive pricing to attract travellers. EgyptAir was excluded from the 2023 Skytrax World Airline Awards' top 100 list. This prompted the Tourism and Civil Aviation Committee of Egypt's House of Representatives to act. EgyptAir still re

Diplomatic tensions between Ecuador and Mexico have led to the suspension of airline routes between the two countries in the latter half of 2024. In July, Aeroméxico paused all its flights in Ecuador until December due to a decline in tourism between the two countries. The flow of tourists between Ecuador and Mexico began to decline in 2021 when Mexico introduced visas for visiting Ecuadorians. The situation worsened in 2024 due to difficulties in consular procedures following a diplomatic crisi

In March 2024, airlines in Kenya achieved record revenues and seat occupancy, marking a significant milestone for the industry. This growth is attributed to increased demand for both domestic and international travel, coupled with effective revenue management strategies. The surge in passenger numbers has been driven by a rebound in leisure tourism and business travel, following the global recovery from the pandemic. Additionally, airlines have optimised their route networks and increased flight

The airline industry in Greece is experiencing substantial growth in 2024, driven by a significant increase in air travel demand. This surge in passenger numbers, coupled with rising airline fares, has contributed to robust sales growth across the sector. Domestic airlines, Aegean and Sky Express, are particularly strong performers, with both airlines achieving growth in passenger numbers and sales that exceed the average for scheduled airlines. To accommodate this growth, both Aegean and Sky Ex

The airlines category is set to see current value growth in Israel in 2024. Due to the outbreak of the Israel-Hamas War in October 2023, most international airlines stopped flying to Israel. Indeed, both incoming tourism and outgoing tourism nearly stopped completely at the end of 2023, and airlines did not want to fly to Israel. During this time, the Israeli airlines continued to fly, and El Al became responsible for the overwhelming majority of airport traffic in Israel.

The number of tourists transported by airlines in Peru has seen significant growth in recent years, reaching pre-pandemic levels in 2023 and continuing to expand in 2024. This expansion is largely attributed to the outstanding performance of low-cost airlines, which have become an attractive option for travellers due to their affordable fares since the lifting of travel restrictions in 2022. The dynamism in domestic tourism, which reached pre-pandemic levels in 2023, has also played a crucial ro

Airlines saw strong growth in 2024, with the number of passengers flying making a full recovery to pre-pandemic levels in 2019. Strong flight demand in the summer season boosted air travel to mainly sunny destinations. Low-cost carriers reaped the rewards of this trend since many travellers fly to short-haul destinations for their summer holidays.