Azores Airlines announces a significant milestone, having carried over one million passengers in a single year. This is an earlier achievement compared to the previous year that underscores the airline's steady growth and increasing recognition among travelers.
The growth in 2024 reflects a 21 % increase in passengers carried between January and August, compared to the same period in 2023, highlighting the constant demand for Azores Airlines' services.
In recent years, the airline's success has been driven by strategic operational initiatives designed to enhance the passenger experience. These efforts include the gradual renewal of its fleet, a focus on market consolidation and loyalty. Additionally, Azores Airlines has actively pursued new market opportunities, improved global distribution platforms, and established interline agreements with airline partners. These initiatives have not only increased the airline's visibility, but also expanded its reach in key markets.
The consistent increase in demand is also explained by the strengthening of the air operation for the IATA summer 2024 season. This includes a 20% increase in seats on domestic routes (Lisbon, Porto, and Faro), a 44% increase in seats departing from the USA (Boston, New York, Oakland) and Bermuda, a 42% increase from Canada (Toronto and Montreal), as well as a remarkable 71% increase in seats on flights from Europe and Africa.
Azores Airlines' strong performance so far suggests that the IATA summer 2024 season will further strengthen the appeal of Azores Airlines' routes, particularly to its primary destination, the Azores Archipelago, which continues to attract travelers year-round.
Based on the current trends, Azores Airlines anticipates that the IATA summer 2024 season will once again confirm the attractiveness of the routes served by Azores Airlines, particularly the increasing interest in the Azores Archipelago, the airline's natural destination, to which it operates non-stop throughout the year.