Airlines flew record 4.1 billion passengers in 2017: IATA
- 6 years ago
The International Air Transport Association says a record number of people traveled by plane last year thanks to improved global economic conditions and lower average airfares.
According to the association's data, four-point-one billion passengers were transported across the world - up more than seven percent from 2016.
That is equal to almost half the world's population.
Also, airlines connected a record number of cities worldwide in 2017, providing regular services to over 20,000 city pairs - more than double the level of 1995.
The IATA said increases in direct services improve the industry's efficiency by cutting costs and saving time for both travelers and shippers alike.
According to the association's data, four-point-one billion passengers were transported across the world - up more than seven percent from 2016.
That is equal to almost half the world's population.
Also, airlines connected a record number of cities worldwide in 2017, providing regular services to over 20,000 city pairs - more than double the level of 1995.
The IATA said increases in direct services improve the industry's efficiency by cutting costs and saving time for both travelers and shippers alike.