Daily Digest - January 20, 2025
Observation
Turkish Airlines continues to lead the global aviation market with an impressive market share and operational efficiency. Lufthansa and British Airways strengthen their regional and international connectivity, while Gulf carriers like Qatar Airways and Emirates excel in long-haul routes.
Headlines
- Turkish Airlines (TK): Leads the market with 1,102 flights and a 19.09% market share.
- Top Routes:
- Ankara (ESB) to Istanbul (IST): 29 flights
- Çukurova (COV) to Istanbul (IST): 25 flights
- Most Utilized Aircraft: Airbus A321 with 255 flights.
- Top Routes:
- Lufthansa (LH): Operates 857 flights, capturing 14.84% of the market.
- Popular Routes:
- Berlin (BER) to Frankfurt (FRA): 24 flights
- Frankfurt (FRA) to Munich (MUC): 23 flights
- Top Aircraft: A320 family, completing 218 flights.
- Popular Routes:
- British Airways (BA): Logs 801 flights, securing a 13.87% market share.
- Key Routes:
- Edinburgh (EDI) to London Heathrow (LHR): 26 flights
- Geneva (GVA) to London Heathrow (LHR): 22 flights
- Fleet Leader: A320 family with 235 flights.
- Key Routes:
- Air France (AF): Conducts 746 flights, achieving a 12.92% market share.
- Notable Routes:
- Orly (ORY) to Toulouse (TLS): 22 flights
- Nice (NCE) to Orly (ORY): 20 flights
- Fleet Highlight: A320 family with 142 flights.
- Notable Routes:
- Qatar Airways (QR): Flies 594 flights, representing a 10.29% market share.
- Top Long-Haul Routes:
- Doha (DOH) to London Heathrow (LHR): 16 flights
- Doha (DOH) to Hong Kong (HKG): 14 flights
- Leading Aircraft: Boeing 777-300ER with 145 flights.
- Top Long-Haul Routes:
- KLM (KL): Completes 577 flights, securing a 9.99% market share.
- Key Routes:
- Amsterdam (AMS) to London Heathrow (LHR): 16 flights
- Amsterdam (AMS) to Berlin (BER): 12 flights
- Fleet Highlight: Boeing 737-800 with 136 flights.
- Key Routes:
- Emirates (EK): Logs 476 flights, achieving an 8.25% market share.
- Busiest Route:
- Dubai (DXB) to London Heathrow (LHR): 12 flights
- Top Aircraft: Boeing 777-300ER with 350 flights.
- Busiest Route:
- Singapore Airlines (SQ): Operates 345 flights, capturing a 5.98% market share.
- Key Routes:
- Jakarta (CGK) to Singapore (SIN): 16 flights
- Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Singapore (SIN): 16 flights
- Top Fleet Utilization: Airbus A350-900 with 155 flights.
- Key Routes:
- Etihad Airways (EY): Records 275 flights, securing a 4.76% market share.
- Popular Routes:
- Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Riyadh (RUH): 10 flights
- Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Colombo (CMB): 8 flights
- Fleet Leader: Boeing 787-9 with 83 flights.
- Popular Routes:
Fleet Performance Highlights
- Turkish Airlines (TK): Airbus A321 leads with 255 flights.
- Lufthansa (LH): A320 family achieves 218 flights.
- British Airways (BA): A320 family with 235 flights.
- Qatar Airways (QR): Boeing 777-300ER logs 145 flights.
- KLM (KL): Boeing 737-800 dominates with 136 flights.
- Emirates (EK): Boeing 777-300ER excels with 350 flights.
- Singapore Airlines (SQ): Airbus A350-900 utilized for 155 flights.
- Etihad Airways (EY): Boeing 787-9 leads with 83 flights.
Market Share Overview
- Turkish Airlines (TK): 19.09%
- Lufthansa (LH): 14.84%
- British Airways (BA): 13.87%
- Air France (AF): 12.92%
- Qatar Airways (QR): 10.29%
- KLM (KL): 9.99%
- Emirates (EK): 8.25%
- Singapore Airlines (SQ): 5.98%
- Etihad Airways (EY): 4.76%
Closing Remarks
The aviation market demonstrates robust activity, with Turkish Airlines leading in both market share and flight operations. European carriers maintain dominance in regional routes, while Gulf carriers expand their global connectivity. This upward trend reflects the industry's resilience and strategic growth into 2025.
Stay tuned for more insights in tomorrow’s Efabrika Aviation Insights.