Air travel demand surged in 2024, driven by increased international trips, with revenue-passenger miles rising nearly 11% year-over-year. The International Air Transport Association (IATA) projects 40 million aircraft departures in 2025, a 4.6% increase. Airlines are adding flights and premium seating, though some face aircraft shortages. Many passengers experienced fewer disruptions compared to the pandemic aftermath. Cirium’s ranking of on-time airlines highlighted Delta Air Lines as the top North American carrier, despite a previous outage. Other top global performers included Aeromexico, Saudia Airlines, and LATAM Airlines, with Delta achieving an on-time rate of 83.46%.
