The Hong Kong-Taipei route has reclaimed its position as the world's busiest international airline route, surpassing the Kuala Lumpur-Singapore corridor. This surge in activity is attributed to the robust recovery of air travel in the Asia-Pacific region.
The Hong Kong-Taipei route has taken the top spot as the world's busiest international airline route, surpassing the Kuala Lumpur-Singapore corridor, according to data from aviation analytics firm OAG. This year, 6.8 million seats were offered on the Hong Kong-Taipei route, a significant 48% increase compared to the previous year. While this figure is still 15% below pre-pandemic levels from 2019, it highlights a strong recovery in air travel.
The Kuala Lumpur-Singapore route, a former leader, dropped to fourth place with 5.4 million seats. The Cairo-Jeddah route secured second place, and Seoul Incheon-Tokyo Narita ranked third. John Grant, OAG's chief analyst, pointed to the resurgence of air travel across the Asia-Pacific region, which is nearing pre-pandemic levels. 'With the Asia-Pacific region nearing full recovery, the busiest routes are concentrated around major hubs like Hong Kong, Seoul, Incheon, and Singapore,' he explained. 'However, the composition of supply on these routes is shifting as low-cost carriers grow at a faster pace than legacy airlines,' he added. Asia-Pacific routes dominate the global rankings, with seven of the top ten busiest routes originating in the region. The remaining three include routes from Africa, the Middle East, and a shared Europe/North America link. The report underscores the robust recovery of the Asia-Pacific aviation market, showcasing strong growth and increased connectivity between major hubs as the industry bounces back from the pandemic's impact
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