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ACI World Projects 9.5 Billion Air Passengers In 2024

An airplane takes off 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 by Luis Boza/NurPhoto)

Photo ID	#11590954
Date Taken	18 September 2024
Location	N/A
Photographer	Luis Boza/NurPhoto
Category	Economy, Business and Finance
Copyright	© 2026 NurPhoto - Luis Boza/NurPhoto

Paris Lisbon Air Travel Daily Life Luis Boza Europe Trips Travels Airport TAP Ryanair Economy Euro France Portugal Capital Culture Airlines Revenue Goods Paris France September 18 airplane Orly Airport Airports Council International ACI World air travel demand 2024 passenger traffic 2023 8.7 billion projections forecast 9.5 billion 10% growth 104% of 2019 mid-2024 11% increase year-on-year international travel 17% rise recovery end of 2024 international passengers 4.1 billion domestic traffic 5.4 billion Luis Boza NurPhoto Getty Images air travel demand bulletin aviation global recovery passenger growth traffic projections.