< PreviousREPORT | IN NUMBERS 50 NOVEMBER 2024 AFRICA THE MIDDLE EAST LOWEST LOAD FACTOR FIFTH PLACE African airlines registered a 10.1% surge in passenger demand, with capacity growing by 7.3% and the load factor rising by 2% to 77.8%. Middle Eastern carriers recorded a 4.9% increase in passenger demand, compared to August 2023. The region’s capacity also grew by 5.6%, while the load factor saw a slight 0.6% dip to 82.5%. The market for air travel is hot and airlines are doing a great job at meeting the growing travel demand. Effi ciency gains have driven load factors to record highs while the 6.5% capacity increase demonstrates resilience in the face of persistent supply chain issues and infrastructure defi ciencies Willie Walsh, Director General, IATA LATIN AMERICA FOURTH PLACE Latin American airlines reported a 13.6% rise in demand, while capacity climbed 15.2% and the load factor fell by 1.2% to 85.1%. AVB_Nov2024_48-50_In Numbers_13410773.indd 5025/10/2024 17:48Untitled-5 128/10/2024 11:02Origin & Destination Services in 150+ Countries Surface Transportation in 06 Continents Aircraft Parts Movement Engine Movements AOG Services Time Critical Movements Airside Deliveries 24/7 Operations Service Cargo On Board Courier Charter Logistics Dangerous Goods Handling Multiple Control Towers Warehousing and Quality Control www. Expertise in the Aerospace LogisticsNext >