The Asia-Pacific airline industry has managed to restore its international capacity to pre-pandemic levels, yet further advances have been limited. Despite earlier momentum, growth appears to have plateaued across the region.
The report highlights that, while airlines recovered from the immediate pandemic downturn, sustaining that recovery has proven challenging. Factors such as regional market demand and operational constraints continue to shape progress.
Adrian, a senior air transport editor at Aviation Week based in New Zealand, specializes in commercial aviation across the Asia-Pacific region.
“Daily Memo: Asia-Pacific Demand Growth Has Cooled After Post-Pandemic Rebound” is published in Aviation Daily, part of the Aviation Week Intelligence Network (AWIN) Market Briefing.
Author’s summary: The Asia-Pacific airline market regained pre-pandemic capacity but now faces stagnating demand, signaling limited post-recovery momentum across the region.