New Delhi, Jan. 31 -- India's domestic flights achieved a passenger load factor of 86.4 percent in 2024, the highest globally, surpassing the US (84.1 percent) and China (83.2 percent), which ranked second and third, respectively, according to the latest report from the International Air Transport Association (IATA).

Brazil secured the fourth position with a load factor of 81.9 percent, followed closely by Australia at 81.8 percent and Japan at 78 percent.

Data from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) shows that India's aviation sector witnessed 163 million passengers boarding domestic flights in 2024.

Globally both domestic and international full-year demand reached record highs for passenger numbers and load factors.

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