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Air Passenger Demand 2000–2030

Aircraft travel is projected to more than double. Current forecasts estimate 1.7 billion passengers by 2030.

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Air Passenger Demand 2000–2030. If you are a user with disability and cannot view this image, use the table version. If you need further assistance, call 800-853-1351 or email ritainfo@dot.gov.

Note: Forecasts of scheduled passenger traffic from 2020 to 2030 are based on an assumed annual growth rate of 3.5%, currently used by FAA.

Source: U.S. DOT/Federal Aviation Administration