New Delhi, Jan. 8 -- Global air passenger demand rose by 5.7 per cent in November 2025 compared to the same month in the previous year, continuing a trend of steady growth for the aviation industry, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA).

The total capacity for the month of November 2025, measured in available seat kilometers (ASK), increased by 5.4 per cent. These figures supported a record-high November passenger load factor of 83.7 per cent, representing a 0.3 percentage point increase over 2024 levels, the IATA said in a statement.

"November 2025 saw continued strong demand for air travel with year-on-year growth of 5.7%. Load factors reached a new record of 83.7% for the month as airlines continued to satis...