African airlines report 11.9% passenger demand surge, 76% load factor in September 2024 – IATA

African airlines experienced an 11.9% increase in passenger demand in September 2024 compared to the previous year, achieving a load factor of 76.0%.

This load factor, indicating the proportion of available seating capacity filled by paying passengers, reflects efficient seat utilization.

The demand increase, measured in Revenue Passenger Kilometers (RPKs), demonstrates a strong recovery in Africa’s aviation sector, while capacity, represented by Available Seat Kilometers (ASKs), rose by 6.6%.

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