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Technology / 3 hours ago
Global air travel is surging faster than ever
In 1970, only about 310 million people flew each year. Today, that figure has exploded into the billions and by 2053, it may more than double again. In 1970, only about 310 million people flew each year. Today, that figure has exploded into the billions and by 2053, it may more than double again. According to ACI World and the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO), global passenger traffic reached 9.5 billion travellers in 2024, surpassing pre-pandemic levels and marking one of the fastest recoveries in transport history.
