Steady At 55 – Aviation Breaks Through 2.5 Billion “Lost” Seats This Week

Coronavirus Capacity Update Week Forty-Seven: Whilst seasonal decorations appear to be going up at a faster rate than any other year, global capacity remains flat with capacity at 55.1 million compared to 55.3 last week

Another small reduction of 0.3% and the second consecutive week of cuts as we look forward to the seasonal rush highlights the daily challenges facing every part of the travel industry. We have now passed over 2.5 billion fewer seats than last year and linger at around half of the 2019 capacity levels.

Seven days ago, the expectation was some 56.5 million scheduled seats to be operated this week, a reduction to 55.1 million equates to a 2.5% adjustment. Next week the current expectation is for some 62.5 million suggesting perhaps that even more capacity will.