The number of flights performed globally by the airline industry has increased steadily since the early 2000s and reached **** million in 2019. However, due to the coronavirus pandemic, the number of flights dropped to **** million in 2020. The flight volume increased again in the following years and was forecasted to reach ** million in 2026.Â
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IATA. (February 6, 2026). Number of flights performed by the global airline industry from 2004 to 2025, with a forecast for 2026 (in millions) [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved July 29, 2026, from /statistics/564769/airline-industry-number-of-flights/
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Number of flights performed by the global airline industry from 2004 to 2025, with a forecast for 2026 (in millions) [Graph], IATA, February 6, 2026. [Online]. Available: /statistics/564769/airline-industry-number-of-flights/
