ASIA PACIFIC. Asia Pacific international passenger traffic reached 34.3 million in August, marking a continued upward trend with +8.8% year-on-year growth.
Preliminary August 2025 traffic figures released today (2 October) by the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) highlight strong business and leisure travel activity across the region and globally, fuelling steady growth.
Measured in revenue passenger kilometres, international passenger traffic climbed +9.1%, driven by long-haul market strength.
Capacity growth of +9.2% was broadly in line with demand, keeping the average international passenger load factor at 82.9%.
AAPA Director General Subhas Menon commented, “Both passenger and cargo markets have continued to demonstrate resilience in the face of global challenges, including protectionist trade measures and ongoing supply chain constraints.
“During the first eight months of the year, Asia Pacific airlines carried 258 million international passengers, a +10.8% increase compared to the same period last year.”
Looking ahead, Menon said: “The region’s carriers remain cautiously optimistic, with travel demand expected to stay resilient, underpinned by continued expansion in global economic activity, particularly in Asia.
“Persistent supply chain constraints and associated pressures on operating costs will continue to pose challenges, underscoring the need for airlines to remain agile in responding to market demand, and for continued vigilance in cost management.
“Overall, Asia Pacific airlines are well-positioned to navigate the wider economic and operational challenges that present themselves in the coming months.” ✈
Credits: Asia Pacific
