India Tops Global Domestic Flight Load Rankings
India has emerged as the global leader in passenger load factor (PLF) for domestic flights, recording an impressive 86.4% in 2024, surpassing the US (84.1%) and China (83.2%), according to the latest International Air Transport Association (IATA) report. India’s booming aviation sector carried 16.3 crore domestic passengers in 2024, highlighting its rapid growth and efficiency.
| Summary/Static | Details |
| Why in the news? | India Tops Global Domestic Flight Load Rankings |
| India’s Domestic PLF (2024) | 86.4% (Highest globally) |
| Total Domestic Passengers in India (2024) | 16.3 crore |
| US Domestic PLF | 84.1% (2nd place) |
| China Domestic PLF | 83.2% (3rd place) |
| Brazil Domestic PLF | 81.9% (4th place) |
| Australia Domestic PLF | 81.8% (5th place) |
| Japan Domestic PLF | 78% (6th place) |
| Global Load Factor (2024) | 83.5% (New record) |
| Total Global Air Traffic Growth (2024) | 10.4% (vs 2023) |
| International Air Traffic Growth (2024) | 13.6% (vs 2023) |
| Capacity Growth (ASK) (2024) | 8.7% |
| December 2024 Load Factor | 84% (New record for December) |
| 2025 Growth Projection | 8.0% (Aligned with historical averages) This report underscores India’s remarkable progress in the aviation sector and highlights global travel trends |
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