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ACI World Projects 9.5 Billion Air Passengers In 2024

An airplane from Azul airlines at Orly Airport in Paris, France, on September 18, 2024. Airports Council International (ACI) World releases its latest air travel demand bulletin for 2024. Passenger traffic for 2023 reaches 8.7 billion, nearly matching earlier projections. The 2024 forecast estimates 9.5 billion passengers, a 10% year-on-year growth from 2023, representing 104% of 2019 levels. By mid-2024, total passenger traffic increases by 11% year-on-year, with international travel showing a 17% rise, driving recovery. By the end of 2024, international passengers are projected to reach 4.1 billion, while domestic traffic will total 5.4 billion. (Photo by Luis Boza/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

Photo ID	#11590940
Date Taken	18 September 2024
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Photographer	Luis Boza/NurPhoto
Category	Economy, Business and Finance
Copyright	© 2026 NurPhoto - Luis Boza/NurPhoto

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