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Weekly Digest – March 10, 2025

Lufthansa soars with a 17.2% surge, overtaking rivals! Turkish Airlines leads but dips 6%, while BA and Air France climb. Qatar Airways, Emirates, and Etihad see slight drops. Who’s winning the skies this week?
Weekly Digest – March 10, 2025
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Reporting Period: February 23, 2025 – March 9, 2025

Weekly Observation

This week’s aviation market saw a mix of trends, with Lufthansa showing a significant increase of 17.2% in total flights, solidifying its dominance in European connectivity. Turkish Airlines, while still leading in total flights, experienced a 6.0% decline in operations. British Airways and Air France showed modest growth, while Qatar Airways, Emirates, and Etihad experienced slight declines.

Headlines

  • Lufthansa Posts Significant Growth, Reaching 5,925 Flights
    • Lufthansa (LH) experienced the largest weekly growth at +17.2%, strengthening its European dominance.
  • Turkish Airlines Retains Leadership Despite 6.0% Decline
    • Turkish Airlines (TK) recorded 6,184 flights, maintaining the largest market share (17.63%) despite a decrease from the previous week.
  • British Airways Grows by 2.1%, Strengthening UK Connectivity
    • BA recorded 4,882 flights, driven by high demand on routes such as EDI-LHR and GVA-LHR.
  • Qatar Airways Experiences 4.7% Drop
    • QR’s 3,481 flights reflect a slight decline, though its long-haul connectivity remains strong.
  • Etihad, Emirates, and Singapore Airlines Show Minor Declines
    • Emirates (EK) dropped 1.6%, Etihad (EY) 1.8%, and Singapore Airlines (SQ) 1.9%.

Market Leaders

1. Turkish Airlines (TK)

  • Total Flights: 6,184
  • Market Share: 17.63%
  • Change from Previous Week: -6.0%
  • Top Routes:
    • ESB-IST: 402 flights
    • AYT-IST: 364 flights
    • ADB-IST: 343 flights

2. Lufthansa (LH)

  • Total Flights: 5,925
  • Market Share: 16.89%
  • Change from Previous Week: +17.2%
  • Top Routes:
    • BER-FRA: 377 flights
    • FRA-MUC: 361 flights
    • FRA-LHR: 326 flights

3. British Airways (BA)

  • Total Flights: 4,882
  • Market Share: 13.92%
  • Change from Previous Week: +2.1%
  • Top Routes:
    • EDI-LHR: 316 flights
    • GLA-LHR: 314 flights
    • GVA-LHR: 308 flights

4. Air France (AF)

  • Total Flights: 4,463
  • Market Share: 12.72%
  • Change from Previous Week: +1.0%
  • Top Routes:
    • ORY-TLS: 302 flights
    • AMS-CDG: 287 flights
    • NCE-ORY: 272 flights

5. Qatar Airways (QR)

  • Total Flights: 3,481
  • Market Share: 9.92%
  • Change from Previous Week: -4.7%
  • Top Routes:
    • DOH-LHR: 225 flights
    • DOH-HKG: 204 flights
    • BKK-DOH: 173 flights

6. KLM (KL)

  • Total Flights: 3,704
  • Market Share: 10.56%
  • Change from Previous Week: +0.2%
  • Top Routes:
    • AMS-LHR: 205 flights
    • AMS-CPH: 190 flights
    • AMS-BER: 186 flights

7. Emirates (EK)

  • Total Flights: 2,826
  • Market Share: 8.06%
  • Change from Previous Week: -1.6%
  • Top Routes:
    • DXB-LHR: 168 flights
    • BKK-DXB: 140 flights
    • BOM-DXB: 139 flights

8. Singapore Airlines (SQ)

  • Total Flights: 1,987
  • Market Share: 5.66%
  • Change from Previous Week: -1.9%
  • Top Routes:
    • CGK-SIN: 222 flights
    • KUL-SIN: 199 flights
    • HKG-SIN: 172 flights

9. Etihad Airways (EY)

  • Total Flights: 1,628
  • Market Share: 4.64%
  • Change from Previous Week: -1.8%
  • Top Routes:
    • AUH-RUH: 119 flights
    • AUH-BOM: 112 flights
    • AUH-DEL: 112 flights

Fleet Performance Highlights

  • Most Utilized Aircraft Per Airline:
    • Turkish Airlines: A321 with 3,316 flights
    • Lufthansa: A320 with 3,061 flights
    • British Airways: A320 with 3,445 flights
    • Air France: A320 with 2,086 flights
    • Qatar Airways: B77W with 2,001 flights
    • Emirates: B77W with 4,613 flights
    • Singapore Airlines: A359 with 2,006 flights
    • Etihad Airways: B789 with 1,222 flights
  • Significant Growth in Lufthansa's Flights (+17.2%) indicates a surge in intra-European demand.
  • Turkish Airlines Retains Market Share but Experiences a Decline (-6.0%) in total flights.
  • Qatar Airways, Emirates, and Etihad Face Minor Setbacks but remain strong in long-haul operations.
  • British Airways and KLM Show Stability with continued investment in hub-to-hub connectivity.

Closing Remarks

Despite some fluctuations, the aviation industry continues to see strong activity across major markets. Lufthansa’s expansion stands out as the most notable shift, while Turkish Airlines remains the dominant carrier despite its decline. Middle Eastern carriers show minor contractions but maintain their global footprint. The coming weeks will reveal whether Lufthansa’s rise sustains or if Turkish Airlines regains momentum.

Stay tuned for Efabrika Aviation Insights' next market update!