Global Air Traffic Posts Double-Digit Growth Exceeding 40% And Reaching 96% of Pre-Pandemic Levels

According to RadarBox data, 596,120 commercial flights were recorded during January 2nd and January 8th, with a daily average of 85,160 flights worldwide. This corresponds to a growth of 40% compared to flights in the same period last year. This is evidence of a gradual resumption of international commercial flights. In the same 2021 period, 418,929 commercial flights were registered, with a daily average of 63,293 commercial flights. This data represents 96% of pre-pandemic numbers and 85% of 2020 numbers. 

The Image Above: Commercial Flight Statistics (January 2nd - January 8th)

The screenshot below shows a heavy air traffic movement across the globe: 

The Image Above: Global Air Traffic tracked via AirNav RadarBox 

US domestic flights maintain a considerable portion of these figures, with an average of 22,764 flights registered daily and a total of 159,348 domestic flights. Europe has been recording 15,598 commercial flights daily and a total of 109,186 flights, posting a growth of 136.98%.

The Image Above: Flight Statistics provided by AirNav RadarBox 

China recorded 61,782 domestic flights and 9,285 daily flights, ranking third behind the US and Europe. As for international flights, 5859 international flights were recorded with a daily average of 837 flights originating from China to other countries. 

The Image Above: Flight Statistics provided by AirNav RadarBox 

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