Flight Demand in Brazil Rebounds in August for Third Consecutive Month

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Domestic flight demand in Brazil (measured in paid passenger kilometers, RPK) dropped by 67.5 percent in August compared to the same month in 2019. The data are from the National Civil Aviation Agency (ANAC), released in a monthly report on Friday, September 18th. Despite the drop, the agency stressed that the sector showed a rebound for the third consecutive month, after the worst of the crisis in April.

The domestic flight offer (calculated in seats/kilometers offered, ASK) showed a drop of 64.6 percent in the month in the annual comparison. Transported cargo, of 24,718 tons, showed a drop of 34.5 percent.

The aircraft occupancy closed the month at 75.8 percent in the domestic market, a drop of eight percent compared to August 2019. In terms of number of passengers, 2.19 million were carried, a drop of 72.1 percent in the annual comparison.

In terms of company share, Azul approached Gol and now holds 35.4 percent of the country’s market (measured by total paid passengers), against 35.5 percent for its rival. LATAM was third with 28.2 percent. In January, before the crisis, Gol held 36.9 percent of the domestic market, LATAM held 35.2 percent, and Azul 27.2 percent.

Despite the domestic market upturn, the international scenario remains challenging. Demand showed a 92,1 percent drop in the month, while offer retreated by 82,2 percent.

Source: Estadão Conteúdo