US Sees Another Rise in International Airline Frequencies, says OAG

Luton, UK, 1 October 2013: The past decade has seen international flights increase their share of total U.S. airline movements, according to OAG, the market leader in aviation intelligence. 

OAG’s October FACTS (Frequency and Capacity Trend Statistics) report for October 2013 reveals a 13% increase in international frequencies to and from the U.S. compared to October 2004. In contrast, domestic movements show a decline of 18% over the same period. Total U.S. frequencies for October 2013 are 814,034, down 15% from October 2004.

In consequence, international routes now represent 14% of all U.S. flights, up from 10% a decade ago, while domestic movements now comprise 86%, down from 90% in 2004.

John Grant, executive vice president, OAG, says: “The U.S. domestic market has reduced considerably in size over the past decade, although the rate of decline has slowed in recent years. The number of domestic flights in October 2013 is only 1% below October 2012, but U.S. international frequencies continue to grow, rising 1% in the same period.”

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