Prospects for Asia Pacific carriers “improving fasters” than other regions: IATA
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) yesterday stated intra-Asia Pacific travel had eclipsed North America as the world’s largest aviation market in 2009, for the first time. Asia Pacific travelers numbered 647 million, compared to 638 million within North America (including domestic markets). By 2013 an additional 217 million travelers are expected to take to the skies within Asia–Pacific.
