Market size of the global airline industry 2018-2023

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Michele Majidi,
Jun 5, 2025

In 2023, the global market size of the airline industry was estimated at 785.4 billion U.S. dollars, marking a five percent increase from the previous year's value of 785.4 billion. Amid the coronavirus pandemic, the airline industry was one of the most affected businesses worldwide.

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Market size of the airline industry worldwide from 2018 to 2023 (in billion U.S. dollars)

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December 2024

Region

Worldwide

Survey time period

2018 to 2023

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