IATA New data for January 2026 global passenger demand
IATA melaporkan pertumbuhan permintaan penumpang global sebesar 3.8% pada Januari 2026 dibandingkan tahun sebelumnya, mencapai faktor muat 82.0%. Permintaan internasional naik 5.9%, sementara domestik hanya 0.1%. Pergeseran Tahun Baru Imlek ke Februari 2026 membuat angka Januari tampak sedikit lebih lemah.
- Permintaan penumpang global (RPK) naik 3.8% pada Januari 2026 dibandingkan Januari 2025.
- Permintaan internasional meningkat 5.9%, sementara permintaan domestik naik 0.1%.
- Faktor muat (load factor) mencapai 82.0%, rekor tertinggi untuk bulan Januari.
2026 Begins with 3.8% Air Passenger Demand Growth
Taken from the official information of IATA about the growth of passengers 2026, before the war was erupted. IATA New data for January 2026 global passenger demand offered the following highlights:
Total demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPK), was up 3.8% compared to January 2025. Total capacity, measured in available seat kilometers (ASK), increased 3.5% year-on-year. The load factor was 82.0% (+0.2 ppt compared to January 2025), a record high for January.
International demand rose 5.9% compared to January 2025. Capacity was up 5.8% year-on-year, and the load factor was 82.5% (+0.1 ppt compared to January 2025).
Domestic demand increased 0.1% compared to January 2025. Capacity was down -0.4% year-on-year. The load factor was 81.2% (+0.4 ppt compared to January 2025).
January demand was skewed by a shift in the Lunar New Year from January in 2025 to February in 2026. Lunar New Year typically drives a spike in demand, as families reconnect to celebrate the holiday. The year-on-year comparison has the effect of making January 2026 demand appear slightly weaker.
Willie Walsh, IATA’s Director General:
We all hope for an early peaceful resolution to the current hostilities. In the meantime, it is critical that states respect their obligation to keep civilians, and civil aviation free from harm.”
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
What was the growth in global passenger demand in January 2026?
Global passenger demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPK), grew by 3.8% in January 2026 compared to January 2025.
How did international and domestic passenger demand compare in January 2026?
International demand rose by 5.9% compared to January 2025, whereas domestic demand increased by only 0.1%.
What factors influenced the passenger demand data for January 2026?
The shift of the Lunar New Year from January 2025 to February 2026 made demand in January 2026 appear slightly weaker, as the holiday-related surge in demand typically occurs during that period.
FAQ (Pertanyaan Umum)
What was the growth in global passenger demand in January 2026?
Global passenger demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPK), grew by 3.8% in January 2026 compared to January 2025.
How did international and domestic passenger demand compare in January 2026?
International demand rose by 5.9% compared to January 2025, whereas domestic demand increased by only 0.1%.
What factors influenced the passenger demand data for January 2026?
The shift of the Lunar New Year from January 2025 to February 2026 made demand in January 2026 appear slightly weaker, as the holiday-related surge in demand typically occurs during that period.