Asia Pacific airlines carried 105.4 million international passengers in 2022
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Asia Pacific airlines carried a combined total of 105.4 million international passengers in 2022 , compared to the 17.4 million passengers recorded in 2021.
Preliminary traffic results released by the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) showed robust recovery in international passenger markets after more than two years of prolonged lockdowns and strict border control measures that severely crippled demand.
In contrast to the recovery in passenger markets, international air cargo demand weakened in 2022 and continued to face multiple challenges.
A steep increase in inflation, a strong US dollar and the tightening of monetary policy across economies led to a slowdown in global economic activity. Pandemic-related lockdowns in China and the Russia-Ukraine war also aggravated prevailing supply chain disruptions, according to a statement issued by AAPA .
“The outlook for 2023 is broadly positive, notably for passenger travel. The recovery of passenger demand is expected to progress further in the coming months, driven by strong appetite for travel. In particular, the recent easing of travel restrictions in China will further fuel demand, although the re-imposition of testing requirements for inbound travellers by some governments may somewhat slow down recovery in the shorter term. Asian airlines continue to work closely with regulators, airports and other stakeholders to serve the travelling public and deliver a seamless, safe and sustainable experience,” said Subhas Menon, AAPA Director General .
31 January 2023
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