Aviation
U.S. Cargo and Passenger Airlines Lost 1159 Jobs in January 2024; Employment Remains 5.8% Above Pre-Pandemic January 2020
U.S. airline industry (passenger and cargo airlines combined) employment decreased to 795,554 workers in January 2024, 1,159 (0.14%) fewer workers than in December 2023 (796,713) and 45,215 (5.85%) more than in pre-pandemic January 2020 (750,339).
U.S. Airlines’ January 2024 Fuel Cost per Gallon Down 3.4% from December 2023; Aviation Fuel Consumption Up 2.3% from Pre-Pandemic January 2019
The Department of Transportation’s Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) today released U.S. airlines’ January 2024 fuel cost and consumption numbers indicating U.S. scheduled service airlines used 1.456 billion gallons of fuel, 8.1% less fuel than in December 2023 (1.584 billion gallons) and 2...Air Travel Consumer Report: December 2023, Full Year 2023 Numbers
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WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) today released its Air Travel Consumer Report (ATCR) on airline operational data compiled for the month of December 2023 and calendar year 2023 for on-time performance, mishandled...