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Qantas Rejoins AAPA After 15-Year Absence

Qantas, as well as Air New Zealand, left the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA), in 2010.

It may have taken longer than other regions, but now Asia-Pacific airlines have shrugged off the pandemic and are powering ahead.

It has been a long recovery for the Asia-Pacific airlines, but they have weathered the storm and are now back in full swing.

As aviation leaders gather in Brunei they will be pleased to see that September passenger numbers exceeded pre-pandemic September 2019 levels.

Airlines in Asia-Pacific are closely matching capacity to demand, and in the first eight months of 2024, passenger numbers are up by 36% year-on-year

Asia-Pacific airlines have accelerated their recovery in 2024 and are rapidly leaving the pandemic in their wake turbulence.

The airlines of Asia-Pacific are charging ahead and set for a successful 2024 and beyond.

The airlines of Asia-Pacific are rebuilding strong foundations as they emerge from the pandemic, keeping load factors high while adding capacity.

After three years of consecutive combined losses, the Asia-Pacific airlines have posted a healthy profit and are looking for more this year.

With recovery now at 90%, Asia-Pacific airlines are closing in on pre-pandemic levels and may break through in the coming months.