African air travel set to soar, outpacing global growth

Getaway Magazine | 23.03.2026 17:30
While Africa currently represents just 2% of the world’s passenger air travel market, the continent is poised for a remarkable surge in the coming decades. According to the latest Long-Term Air Transport Passenger Demand Projections (LTDP) from the International Air Transport Association (IATA), demand for flights from and within Africa is expected to outpace the global average, painting an optimistic picture for airlines and travelers alike.