Cathay Pacific Releases Traffic Figures For September 2021

 

                                    Cathay Pacific has just released its traffic figures for September 2021 that continued to reflect the airline’s substantial capacity reductions in response to significantly reduced demand as well as travel restrictions and quarantine requirements in place in Hong Kong and other markets amid the ongoing global COVID-19 pandemic.

Cathay Pacific carried a total of 131,774 passengers last month, an increase of 180% compared to September 2020, but a 94.6% decrease compared to the pre-pandemic level in September 2019. The month’s revenue passenger kilometres (RPKs) rose 158.7% year-on-year but were down 92.1% versus September 2019. Passenger load factor increased by 20.9 percentage points to 45.8%, while capacity, measured in available seat kilometres (ASKs), increased by 40.4%, but remained 87.4% down on September 2019 levels. In the first nine months of 2021, the number of passengers carried dropped by 89.4% against a 71.7% decrease in capacity and an 85.9% decrease in RPKs, as compared to the same period for 2020.

The airline carried 130,997 tonnes of cargo and mail last month, an increase of 19.7% compared to September 2020, but a 24.1% decrease compared with the same period in 2019. The month’s revenue freight tonne-kilometres (RFTKs) rose 22.3% year-on-year but were down 14.3% compared to September 2019. The cargo and mail load factor increased by 3.8 percentage points to 79.7%, while capacity, measured in available freight tonne kilometres (AFTKs), was up by 16.4% year-on-year, but was down 29.6% versus September 2019. In the first nine months of 2021, the tonnage decreased by 5.5% against a 17.8% drop in capacity and a 7.3% decrease in RFTKs, as compared to the same period for 2020.

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IFC to Help Kyrgyz Republic Attract Private Investment, Expand Manas International Airport

IFC - a member of the World Bank Group is working with the government of the Kyrgyz Republic to attract private sector investments to help improve the Manas International Airport

IFC - a member of the World Bank Group is working with the government of the Kyrgyz Republic to attract private sector investments to help improve the Manas International Airport operations and provide better services to airlines, passengers, and customers. The project will help promote the country’s infrastructure development and drive economic recovery.

IFC is advising the Ministry of Economy and Commerce of the Kyrgyz Republic on structuring a public-private partnership (PPP) project to modernize and expand the airport. The private sector partner, to be chosen through an international competitive bidding process, is expected to foster best practices in financing, operations, and management to help the airport operate to its full potential, develop traffic, and safeguard the interests of shareholders, customers, and employees.

Daniyar Amangeldiev, Minister of Economy and Commerce of the Kyrgyz Republic, said, “The project contributes to improving the country’s connectivity and developing the tourism sector by enhancing the efficiency of Manas International Airport through private sector involvement. With IFC’s support, we are confident we will be able to structure a successful public-private partnership for the country’s main airport.”

SWISS heading to Beirut from Zurich

SWISS will be expanding its route network with the addition of Beirut

SWISS will be expanding its route network with the addition of Beirut in the coming winter schedules. The Lebanese capital will receive twice-weekly service from Zurich.

Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) will launch its first-ever non-stop service between Zurich and the Lebanese capital of Beirut on 2 December. Lebanon’s economic and cultural centre will receive two SWISS flights a week, on Thursdays and Sundays. The new service is primarily aimed at travellers visiting friends and relatives.

“As The Airline of Switzerland, we strive to offer our customers a route network that is tailored as closely as possible to their air travel needs,” says SWISS Chief Commercial Officer Tamur Goudarzi Pour. “We are proud that, for the first time in its history, SWISS will now connect the capital of Lebanon directly with Switzerland and our Zurich hub. We hope that our new services will also help the city of Beirut in its reconstruction. And we look forward to bringing more people and more cultures together.”

From December 2021 to mid-January 2022 the new Zurich-Beirut services will be operated by Edelweiss Air on SWISS’s behalf under a wet-lease agreement. The flights will be performed with Airbus A320 aircraft offering 174 passenger seats. From mid-January to the end of March 2022, SWISS will operate the new services with its own aircraft equipment. The flying time between Zurich and Beirut is about four hours.

The new services are bookable now on swiss.com and via all further booking channels.

Schedules planned (all times local):

2021/22 winter timetable period

Zurich – Beirut            LX 222             13:00 – 17:50              Thu

Beirut – Zurich            LX 223             18:40 – 21:55              Thu

Zurich – Beirut            LX 222             07:20 – 12:10              Sun

Beirut – Zurich            LX 223             13:00 – 16:15              Sun

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JetBlue Vacations Launches Flight and Cruise Packages

JetBlue Travel Products has launched JetBlue Vacations’ Flight + Cruise packages, making JetBlue the first domestic U.S. airline to offer customers the ability to book their flight, cruise and hotel all in one place. The new cruise packages with Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises and Carnival Cruise Line and are now available on www.jetbluevacations.com, offering customers a unique opportunity to save time and money by bundling their travel purchases, with all segments of their journey backed by JetBlue’s signature service. Building on making travel seamless, the new flight + cruise launch marks JTP’s next foray into evolving JetBlue to a broader travel company offering entire trips in addition to flights.

“Continuing to build upon the trust that JetBlue has established over the last 20+ years, we want customers to book their entire trip, from flights and cruises to hotels and more, all with us,” said Andres Barry, president, JetBlue Travel Products. “Handling the customer service ourselves, rather than sending them to multiple entities, allows us to go above and beyond while meeting JetBlue standards at every single touchpoint. With cruise lines increasingly beginning to sail again, we’re excited to refresh our package offerings, as we continue to drive ancillaries and build our non-ticket revenue base.”

Focusing on ease and convenience, JetBlue Travel Products’ new offerings are designed to create a smoother traveller experience from booking to travel and even upon return. Today, booking a cruise vacation can be a stressful experience: customers spend a lot of time searching for flights that will get them to their port on time, doing the math and accounting for travel time on their own. There’s also always the risk that their flight will be delayed or cancelled, causing them to miss their cruise departure, without recourse. To solve some of these customer pain points and to get them into vacation mode faster, JTP has partnered with travel technology specialists Traveltek to give customers the ability to search and book cruise packages easily.

Air Canada Launches its New LEAVE LESS Travel Program, Leading the Way for Sustainable Business Travel; Deloitte Canada is First On Board

 Air Canada announced today that Deloitte Canada will be the first corporate customer to participate in its new LEAVE LESS Travel Program, which offers corporate customers effective options to offset or reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions related to business travel and reduce their carbon footprint.

Corporate customers can now purchase Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF), carbon offsets or a combination of both. The LEAVE LESS Travel Program is one of the many comprehensive initiatives being implemented as part of Air Canada's Climate Action Plan and an additional step towards achieving the airline's long-term goal of net-zero GHG emissions by 2050.

"Building a long-term sustainable aviation industry requires a collective effort and companies will play a key role in building greener and more sustainable air travel. We are pleased to see that customers, such as Deloitte, are taking concrete actions by supporting and contributing to innovative solutions," said Michael Rousseau, President and Chief Executive Officer at Air Canada.

VAH Leases Two Airbus A330-200 Aircraft to Italy’s New Airline, ITA

Voyager Aviation Holdings announced that it has closed a transaction with Italy’s new national airline and flag carrier, Italia Trasporto Aereo (ITA), for the lease of two Airbus A330-200 aircraft. The aircraft are part of ITA’s initial fleet that commenced operations on October 15, 2021.

“We are excited to be a part of this next chapter of Italy’s airline industry through this lease agreement with ITA,” said Mike Lungariello, President and CEO of VAH. “We wish the best of luck to ITA, its global Employees, and its Management team as they move forward.”

Andrew Jones, Chief Commercial Officer, added: “Like VAH, ITA has ambitious growth plans. We will continue to work with the airline to build our relationship with them as they grow their fleet and look forward to the prospect of broadening our cooperation with them in the future. This agreement is only the latest exciting new partnership for our business and is demonstrative of the demand for aircraft such as the A330-200 that we deliver to our customers around the globe.”

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Alaska Airlines launches investment arm to accelerate progress to net zero

Alaska Airlines announced the formation of a new LLC, Alaska Star Ventures, to advance emerging technology that will accelerate the airline's progress toward net-zero carbon emissions. 

"To live our purpose and create an airline people love, we must operate every day in a way that cares for both people and the environment," said Alaska Airlines CEO Ben Minicucci. "To do that, we are seeking technologies that will accelerate our mission to build a more sustainable future for the aviation industry." 

For the inaugural investment by Alaska Star Ventures, the company partnered with UP.Partners, an early-stage investor in sustainable, multi-dimensional mobility technologies that are transforming the moving world.  

"The future of aviation is a collaborative effort between founders, funders, builders and key stakeholders - like Alaska Airlines," said Cyrus Sigari, UP.Partners' co-founder and managing partner. "With transportation as the underlying fabric of society, selective and values-driven investments that move the industry toward sustainable aviation are key. We're proud to partner with such a mission-aligned group that is launching today: Alaska Star Ventures." 

Premium Economy upgrade for Austrian Airlines

Starting next spring, even more, Austrian Airlines passengers will be able to fly long-haul flights in the Premium Economy Class booking category. The travel class, which was introduced in 2018, will be expanded on the domestic airline's entire Boeing 767 fleet from its current 18 to 30 seats per aircraft.

“As a genuinely Austrian airline, we carry 'Premium' in our hearts. With the expansion of the Premium Economy Class, we want to offer better travel comfort to even more passengers on long-haul routes,” says CCO Michael Trestl. “This travel class appeals to all those who want a bit more comfort and service on long-haul trips yet still want to fly on a price-conscious basis. This is how we want to make the travel experience for each passenger individually customizable and improved."

The conversion of the Austrian Boeing 767 fleet will be carried out in the first quarter of 2022. With the summer flight schedule of 2022, the three B767 aircraft that primarily serve destinations in North America will fly in the new cabin configuration. The heart of the Premium Economy Class is a seat specially made for the Lufthansa Group, which offers passengers more legroom and comfort on their journey compared to Economy Class. In addition, passengers in this travel class can check in two pieces of luggage, each weighing up to 23 kilograms, free of charge and enjoy a culinary high-class program with a three- to four-course menu on board.

The Premium Economy Class at a glance:

• Premium seat with a broader seat surface and generous seat spacing

• Footrest starting in the second row or leg support with integrated footrest in the first row

• Always a separate central armrest with fold-out table and cocktail table

• 12-inch screen with remote control for the in-flight entertainment system

• Own power outlet and USB port on the seat

• 2 x 23 kg free baggage

• Three to four course menu

• Welcome drink

• Amenity kit with useful travel accessories

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RAF conducts exercise in Egypt for first time in twenty years

RAF Typhoons currently deployed in the Eastern Mediterranean have taken part in the first exercise for 20 years with the Egyptian Air Force flying over Egypt.

The Typhoons currently deployed as part of 903 Expeditionary Air Wing joined Egyptian Air Force F-16s during Exercise BRIGHT STAR.  This was the first time since 2001 that the RAF have flown with the Egyptian Air Force. T he Typhoons were also joined on the exercise by F-16s from the Greek Air Force and US Air Force F-15s and F-16s together with C-130 Hercules and B-52s.

"Exercises such as Ex BRIGHT STAR 21 are vital as we develop and maintain interoperability with our coalition partners if the RAF is to be truly effective on operations throughout the Middle East.  Flying with other air forces requires extensive planning and the contributions of 903 Expeditionary Air Wing personnel have ensured that the exercise was safely and successfully completed."

Wing Commander ‘Dutch’ Holland

Commanding Officer 903 Expeditionary Air Wing

Most of the participating aircraft flew from Cairo West Air Base, RAF Typhoons however flew from RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus.  They were supported by an RAF Voyager, also from RAF Akrotiri, which provided air-to-air refuelling.

Exercise BRIGHT STAR is hosted in Egypt every two years and is run in cooperation with the United States Air Force.  This iteration took place in the North West of Egypt with the aim to test UK and partner forces interoperability.  The exercise was first held in 1980 to broker peace between Egypt and Israel, the most recent exercise before this year was held in 2018 as the 2020 exercise was cancelled due to COVID-19.

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Aircraft Engine Market Size to Reach USD 108.47 Billion in 2028

The global aircraft engine market size reached USD 56.39 Billion in 2020 and is expected to register a significantly steady revenue CAGR during the forecast period, according to latest analysis by Emergen Research. Increasing demand for new aircraft and expansion of commercial aircraft fleets are some key factors expected to augment market revenue growth between 2021 and 2028.

Drivers:

Increasing demand for low-cost and fuel-efficient aircraft and increasing use of 3D printed aircraft engine parts are expected to propel revenue growth of the market over the forecast period. Various engine manufacturers are currently focusing on production of lightweight engines in order to lower the total weight of aircraft and enhance the fuel economy. GE Aviation has built an advanced turboprop engine, which is the first commercial aircraft engine with a high proportion of 3D printed parts. The engine designers reduced 855 different components to 12 components. This is intended to lower engine weight, resulting in less fuel required to achieve the very same speed.

Restraints:

Rising fuel prices, stringent emission standards, and need for superior engines are resulting in aircraft engine manufacturers to rethink existing models, which is a factor expected to restrain revenue growth of the market to some extent during the forecast period.

UK's RAF Typhoons conduct Expeditionary Combat Air Operations in Middle East

RAF Typhoons based in the Eastern Mediterranean conducted Expeditionary Combat air operations from a temporary base in the Middle East as a proof of concept.

During early October, the 903 Expeditionary Air Wing Typhoon Squadron based at RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus forward deployed to a forward location in the Middle East from where it conducted an operational mission in support of Operation SHADER to further prove the Agile Combat Employment concept.

 

 Agile Combat Employment is an operational concept of being able to operate from austere air bases in order to disperse and quickly manoeuvre combat capability throughout a theatre.  Supported by a minimal presence on the ground to provide support activities such as aircraft fueling, arming, and engineering; Agile Combat Employment expands the number of bases from which air forces can generate combat sorties.

"Wing Commander Dutch Holland said: "Agile Combat Employment is about utilising our assets from RAF Akrotiri under 903 Expeditionary Air Wing to their maximum extent.  In this example, we have projected our forces, the RAF Typhoon FGR4, to a Forward Operating Base.  We have undertaken this deployment and next [time] we will go for longer and perhaps further than this one."

"Operation BLUE DRAGON successfully demonstrated the UK ability to respond dynamically, flexibly, and rapidly under the Agile Combat Employment concept whilst maintaining our commitment to our coalition partners.  This operation is the first such deployment for 903 Expeditionary Air Wing and has enabled them to test how successful the aircraft and supporting personnel were able to operate in a new location and environment.  The team have demonstrated the capability of conducting air operations at short notice at a Forward Operating Base and further demonstrates to our Coalition partners and Middle Eastern allies, the UK’s continued commitment to the region."

Air Commodore Mark Farrell

Air Officer Commanding 83 Expeditionary Air Group

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easyJet launches competition for children to design a zero-emission passenger plane

The budget airline easyJet is launching an initiative to inspire younger generations to get thinking about sustainable air travel by designing a zero-emission passenger plane.

The competition is open to children across the UK, aged between 7 – 16 and has been launched just in time for UK half-term. It is open from now until 23.59hrs on Friday 31st October 2021. Children will be able to enter by drawing a zero-emission aircraft design on paper or tablet, complete with notes and descriptions highlighting how their aircraft works and why they have chosen the elements of their design. Entries can be submitted via mediacentre.easyjet.com/competition.

Entries will be judged and shortlisted in two age categories – age 7 – 11 years and age 12 - 16 years, where a winner and runner-up will be awarded in each category.  All designs will be judged by an esteemed panel representing world-class experts in flying, sustainability, design and zero-emission technology.

easyJet’s First Officer Debbie Thomas, who is also an engineer and zero-emission aircraft modeller will be joined on the panel by easyJet’s Director of Sustainability Jane Ashton;  Glenn Llewellyn from aircraft manufacturer Airbus who is currently leading their zero-emission aircraft programme; Jeff Engler, CEO of Wright Electric which is developing a zero-emission short-haul plane; and world-famous automotive transportation designer Frank Stephenson, best known for his iconic car designs for MINI and Fiat 500, as well as recent innovative work designing electric flying vehicles.

PRIZE

The winning entry will receive a money-can’t-buy prize in the form of a trip to the easyJet Training  Centre in London Gatwick and an experience in a full-flight simulator, plus return easyJet flights to anywhere on the airline’s network for the winner’s immediate family, as well as a 3-D model and rendering of their design, produced and signed by Frank Stephenson. 

In addition, the winner of the 12-16 year age category will also win a trip to Airbus and a chance to feature on Frank Stephenson’s YouTube podcast channel to discuss their design. Runners up will also be in with a chance to receive a signed rendering of their design.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Successful designs must consider both technical and creative elements of aircraft and the reasons for including them, such as the materials used, patterns, shapes and colours of the plane, how it will take off and land and most importantly, what sustainable source will power it.

JUDGING CRITERIA

Entries will be judged on the quality of the design, interpretation of the theme, creativity, innovation, practicality and most of all, how the design has considered sustainability and the environment.

The judging panel will make a final decision on the winners and runners-up jointly.

easyJet First Officer, Debbie Thomas, said:   “At easyJet we are very clear about the imperative to reduce CO2 and to stimulate radical technologies, and zero-emissions flying is our ultimate destination. We know the environment is important to all of our customers, including our younger passengers, so we are really excited to launch our Aircraft of the Future competition to engage younger generations in the exciting possibilities of new zero-emission technology for air travel and inspire them to become designers and engineers of the future, who will play a vital role in the industry’s future.”

Frank Stephenson, world-renowned designer, said: “Design has the power to improve the world and it is important to allow the future custodians of the planet to have their say. It is an honour to be involved with easyJet’s aircraft design competition as we look to inspire the designers of the future to get involved with the development of zero-emission planes. I can’t wait to see what incredible designs they come up with.”

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Webb space telescope en route to the stars

Photo NASA

The Webb Space Telescope (WST) has arrived at the European spaceport in Kourou, French Guiana. The spacecraft will now be prepared for its launch, scheduled for 18th December on an Ariane 5 launcher. One of the four instruments in its scientific suitcase is the Near InfraRed Spectrograph (NIRSpec) built by Airbus in Germany.

Prior to launch, a complete functional test campaign will be carried out in October to make sure that every part of the spacecraft is still working as expected following its journey to Kourou. Airbus will actively support the final electrical functional tests of the four science instruments (including NIRSpec) that will last approximately six days.

“The Webb telescope will change the way we see the Universe,” said Jean Marc Nasr, Head of Airbus Space Systems. “Our contributions to NIRSpec and MIRI instruments are a testament to Airbus’ expertise and the value we can bring to modern astronomy. We are proud to have played a key part in the future discoveries of the Webb mission.”

Once in orbit, Webb will begin a month-long journey, travelling four times the distance to the Moon, until it reaches its final destination, the Lagrange point L2, some 1.5 million km behind the Earth as viewed from the Sun.

Airbus will support NIRSpec from launch to commissioning (until the second quarter of 2022) by monitoring its parameters 24/7. This includes the period during the critical cool-down phase and then the initial functional testing when the NIRSpec instrument is turned on. Finally, the Airbus engineering team will also continue to support during performance check out and calibration until the end of commissioning.

New Toronto - Santo Domingo route from Air Canada

Canadian legacy carrier Air Canada confirmed this week that it will start a new direct seasonal flight between its Toronto hub to Santo Domingo. The airline will run the route on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 16th December utilising Airbus A321 and A319 Air Canada Rouge aircraft. 

"As travel restrictions ease, we are committed to rebuilding our international network to connect the world to Canada, reunite people with families, friends, and business colleagues,” said Mark Galardo, Senior Vice President, Network Planning and Revenue Management at Air Canada. “Our Santo Domingo flights connect to and from our flights across Canada at our Toronto global hub to offer easy and convenient access to Dominican Republic’s capital city, a destination that is steeped in rich culture, history including location of a UNESCO World Heritage Site in addition to being the country’s commercial and financial centre. With our industry-leading CleanCare+ biosafety protocols, Air Canada has health and safety as its top priority. We look forward to welcoming our customers on board."

Fabien Gourdon, Chief Commercial Officer of Aerodom said: "We are delighted to receive at SDQ this new direct flight from YYZ with Air Canada, which will allow more Canadian tourists to visit the magnificent hotels and the wide variety of recreation and entertainment options the Dominican Republic has to offer. This route will also serve the growing business and visiting friends and relatives demand; and will allow to expand the growing cargo exchange between both countries."

 

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Flight	Route	Departure Time	Arrival Time	Aircraft	Day of Operation
AC1722	Toronto to Santo Domingo	09:05	14:25	Airbus A321 and A319	Tuesday, Thursday
AC1723	Santo Domingo to Toronto	15:40	19:15	Airbus A321 and A319	Tuesday, Thursday

Dubai, Tenerife and Lisbon are airBaltic's top winter destinations

The most popular airBaltic destinations for the upcoming winter season are Dubai, Tenerife and Lisbon. Overall, Paris and Berlin remain among the most popular year-round destinations of the company.

Martin Gauss, Chief Executive Officer of airBaltic: “Today travelling in Europe is once again possible, and a growing number of passengers are already planning their trips up to two months in advance and more. While offering safe flying experience, we hope to see the trend of high passenger demand continuing into the coming winter season.”

In addition, an increasing number of passengers have made reservations for winter skiing trips. Top skiing destinations include Munich, Milan or Geneva among others.

Currently airBaltic offers more than 70 direct destinations from Riga. airBaltic launched direct flights between Riga and sunny Tenerife (Spain) on September 4 and to Dubai (United Arab Emirates) on September 27.

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Thai Airways to start international flights at the end of the month

Thai Airways will be restarting around 36 international routes from the end of October, Non Kalinta, the airlines Vice President of Commerce confirmed earlier this week.

In response to the Thai Government reopening the nation to travellers and tourists, the airline will re-introduce services to various cities including London, Paris, Copenhagen, Sydney and Tokyo.  The new winter schedule will be in operation from 31st October until 26th March. 

In the new timetable, the airline will be flying to London from Both Bangkok and Phuket on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays.  Service to Paris will operate on Tuesdays and Thursdays from  Phuket and Bangkok with an extra rotation from Bangkok on Sundays.  Copenhagen service is expected to be flown on Thursdays from Phuket and from Bangkok on Wednesdays Thursdays and Sundays. The Munich service will start in January on Sundays from Bangkok and Phuket. 

The airline says it's Bangkok-Sydney route is destined to operate on Wednesdays and Sundays.  Manila returns on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, Osaka on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.  Tokyo is scheduled for Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, Nagoya will be flown on Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays all from Bangkok.

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airBaltic introducing mandatory vaccination for all staff.

Latvian airline airBaltic is introducing mandatory Covid-19 vaccination for its entire staff as of November 15, 2021. As vaccination rates grow across the world, the airline sees that as the fastest way out of the pandemic.

Martin Gauss, Chief Executive Officer of airBaltic: “We will go for 100% mandatory vaccination of all our staff by November 15. We are proud that already 87% of our employees are vaccinated or immune against Covid-19. airBaltic has a 5-star Covid-19 safety rating, and we aim to continue to provide the safest flying experience not only for our passengers but also for our employees.”

This decision will also ensure undisrupted operations as an increasing number of countries require proof of vaccination for aircrews. As of November 15, if the employee is unable to present the relevant Covid-19 or recovery certificate, the staff member will be suspended from work without pay.

Busiest routes right now according to OAG

OAG, one of the worlds leading information and data analysts have released details of the busiest routes right now.  You can see more, view and interrogate OAG’s ever-popular Busiest Routes whenever you need as they evolve and change over time. Including the Top 10 Busiest Global Routes, Top 10 Domestic Airline Routes and International Airline Routes by region. Data powered by Schedules Analyzer.

Busiest Domestic Airline Routes - October 2O21

In the Top 10 Global Busiest Domestic Airline Routes, you'll find eight are operated by Asia carriers during October. Two operate within South Korea, including the busiest between Jeju and Seoul. Of the top ten, there are three operated within China and a further three within Japan. Mexico's Cancun - Mexico City takes the ninth slot.

In the Top 10 US Busiest Domestic Airline Routes, unsurprisingly, New York-Los Angeles (takes the number one slot whilst the second place is taken by Denver - Phoenix route. Atlanta - Orlando is the third busiest route in the U.S. Orlando makes another appearance on the list, as Newark - Orland takes 8th place.  

Top 10 Busiest Domestic Routes - Global

Route

Route Name

Seats (Total)

CJU-GMP

Jeju International-Seoul Gimpo

1,539,148

PEK-SHA

Beijing-Shanghai Hongqiao

786,033

CTS-HND

Sapporo New Chitose-Tokyo Haneda

706,650

FUK-HND

Fukuoka-Tokyo Haneda

682,543

GMP-PUS

Seoul Gimpo-Busan

647,268

CAN-SHA

Guangzhou-Shanghai Hongqiao

626,205

SHA-SZX

Shanghai Hongqiao-Shenzhen

584,299

JED-RUH

Jeddah-Riyadh

580,188

CUN-MEX

Cancun -Mexico City

498,111

BOM-DEL

Mumbai-Delhi

483,096