Air transportation in the U.S. - statistics & facts
Key insights
- Number of air carriers in the United States
- 63
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Number of U.S. air carriers 1995-2023
- Total operating revenue of U.S. airlines
- 279.6bn USD
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U.S. airlines - total operating revenue streams 2004-2022
- Passengers boarded by U.S. air carriers
- 791.1m
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Passengers boarded by the largest U.S. air carriers 1990-2022
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Overview
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- Basic Statistic U.S. airlines - total operating revenue streams 2004-2022
- Premium Statistic U.S. airline industry - passenger revenue 2009-2022
- Basic Statistic Total air traffic passengers traveling to/from the United States 2006-2022
- Basic Statistic Number of U.S. air carriers 1995-2023
- Premium Statistic Air carrier cargo aircraft - U.S. commercial aircraft fleet 2006-2022
- Basic Statistic U.S. airlines - fuel consumption 2004-2021
- Premium Statistic U.S. airline fuel cost 2004-2021
Overview
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U.S. airlines - total operating revenue streams 2004-2022
U.S. airlines - total operating revenue streams 2004-2022
Total operating revenue streams of U.S. airlines from 2004 to 2022 (in billion U.S. dollars)
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U.S. airline industry - passenger revenue 2009-2022
U.S. airline industry - passenger revenue 2009-2022
Passenger fare revenue generated within the U.S. airline industry between 2009 to 2022 (in billion U.S. dollars)
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Total air traffic passengers traveling to/from the United States 2006-2022
Total air traffic passengers traveling to/from the United States 2006-2022
Total number of air traffic passengers traveling to or from the United States from 2006 to 2022 (in million passengers)
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Number of U.S. air carriers 1995-2023
Number of U.S. air carriers 1995-2023
Number of air carriers in the United States from 1995 to 2023
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Air carrier cargo aircraft - U.S. commercial aircraft fleet 2006-2022
Air carrier cargo aircraft - U.S. commercial aircraft fleet 2006-2022
Number of air carrier cargo aircraft in the U.S. commercial aircraft fleet from 2006 to 2022
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U.S. airlines - fuel consumption 2004-2021
U.S. airlines - fuel consumption 2004-2021
Total fuel consumption of U.S. airlines from 2004 to 2021 (in billion gallons)
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U.S. airline fuel cost 2004-2021
U.S. airline fuel cost 2004-2021
U.S. airline fuel cost from 2004 to 2021 (in U.S. dollars per gallon)
Segments
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- Premium Statistic U.S. air carriers - total performed aircraft departures 1991-2021
- Basic Statistic Passengers boarded by the largest U.S. air carriers 1990-2022
- Basic Statistic U.S. airlines - domestic passenger enplanements 2004-2023
- Basic Statistic Air traffic - U.S. passenger-miles 2007-2021
- Basic Statistic Revenue tons enplaned by U.S. air carriers 1990-2021
- Basic Statistic U.S. commercial air carriers - cargo revenue ton miles 2006-2022
- Premium Statistic Air carrier cargo aircraft - U.S. commercial aircraft fleet 2006-2022
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U.S. air carriers - total performed aircraft departures 1991-2021
U.S. air carriers - total performed aircraft departures 1991-2021
Total number of aircraft departures performed by U.S. air carriers* from 1991 to 2021 (in millions)
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Passengers boarded by the largest U.S. air carriers 1990-2022
Passengers boarded by the largest U.S. air carriers 1990-2022
Number of passengers boarded by the largest U.S. air carriers from 1990 to 2022 (in 1,000s)
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U.S. airlines - domestic passenger enplanements 2004-2023
U.S. airlines - domestic passenger enplanements 2004-2023
Domestic passenger enplanements on U.S. airlines from 2004 to 2023 (in millions)*
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Air traffic - U.S. passenger-miles 2007-2021
Air traffic - U.S. passenger-miles 2007-2021
U.S. air traffic passenger-miles from 2007 to 2021 (in billions)
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Revenue tons enplaned by U.S. air carriers 1990-2021
Revenue tons enplaned by U.S. air carriers 1990-2021
Revenue tons enplaned by U.S. air carriers from 1990 to 2021 (in millions)*
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U.S. commercial air carriers - cargo revenue ton miles 2006-2022
U.S. commercial air carriers - cargo revenue ton miles 2006-2022
Cargo revenue ton miles of U.S. commercial air carriers from 2006 to 2022 (in billions)
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Air carrier cargo aircraft - U.S. commercial aircraft fleet 2006-2022
Air carrier cargo aircraft - U.S. commercial aircraft fleet 2006-2022
Number of air carrier cargo aircraft in the U.S. commercial aircraft fleet from 2006 to 2022
Airlines
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- Premium Statistic Most profitable airlines in North America 2022
- Premium Statistic Domestic market share - airlines in U.S. 2011-2021
- Premium Statistic Enplaned passengers on domestic flights - airlines in U.S. 2011-2021
- Premium Statistic U.S. airlines - total domestic freight ton-miles 2021
- Premium Statistic Leading airlines ranked by brand value 2023
Airlines
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Most profitable airlines in North America 2022
Most profitable airlines in North America 2022
Operating revenue of selected airline groups in North America in 2022 (in billion U.S. dollars)
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Domestic market share - airlines in U.S. 2011-2021
Domestic market share - airlines in U.S. 2011-2021
Leading airlines in the United States from 2011 to 2021, based on domestic market share
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Enplaned passengers on domestic flights - airlines in U.S. 2011-2021
Enplaned passengers on domestic flights - airlines in U.S. 2011-2021
Leading airlines in the United States from 2011 to 2021, ranked by domestic passenger enplanements (in millions)
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U.S. airlines - total domestic freight ton-miles 2021
U.S. airlines - total domestic freight ton-miles 2021
Leading U.S. cargo airlines in 2021, based on domestic freight ton-miles (in millions)
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Leading airlines ranked by brand value 2023
Leading airlines ranked by brand value 2023
Leading airlines worldwide in 2023, ranked by brand value (in million U.S. dollars)
Airports
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- Premium Statistic Leading airports for international air cargo 2021
- Basic Statistic Busiest U.S. airports - number of passengers 2021
- Premium Statistic Domestic passenger traffic at U.S. airports 2021
- Premium Statistic International air passenger traffic - leading airports in U.S. 2021
- Premium Statistic Most affordable U.S. airports by average airfare 2021
Airports
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Leading airports for international air cargo 2021
Leading airports for international air cargo 2021
Leading 10 airports for international air freight in 2021 (in 1,000 metric tons)
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Busiest U.S. airports - number of passengers 2021
Busiest U.S. airports - number of passengers 2021
Busiest U.S. airports in 2021, based on the number of passengers enplaned (in millions)
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Domestic passenger traffic at U.S. airports 2021
Domestic passenger traffic at U.S. airports 2021
Leading domestic airports in U.S. in 2021, based on passenger traffic (in millions)*
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International air passenger traffic - leading airports in U.S. 2021
International air passenger traffic - leading airports in U.S. 2021
Leading U.S. airports for international air passenger traffic in 2021, based on passenger traffic (in millions)*
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Most affordable U.S. airports by average airfare 2021
Most affordable U.S. airports by average airfare 2021
U.S. airports with the lowest average airfare in 2021 (in U.S. dollars)
U.S. aviation safety
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- Premium Statistic Fatal and non-fatal accidents in U.S. general aviation 2000-2020
- Basic Statistic Fatalities from general aviation in the U.S. 2000-2020
- Premium Statistic U.S. air carrier fatal accidents & fatalities 2000-2020
- Premium Statistic U.S. air carrier accidents causing serious injuries to passengers 2000-2020
- Premium Statistic U.S. air carrier hull loss rate 2000-2020
U.S. aviation safety
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Fatal and non-fatal accidents in U.S. general aviation 2000-2020
Fatal and non-fatal accidents in U.S. general aviation 2000-2020
Number of fatal and non-fatal accidents in general aviation in the United States between 2000 and 2020
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Fatalities from general aviation in the U.S. 2000-2020
Fatalities from general aviation in the U.S. 2000-2020
Number of fatalities from accidents in general aviation in the United States between 2000 and 2020
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U.S. air carrier fatal accidents & fatalities 2000-2020
U.S. air carrier fatal accidents & fatalities 2000-2020
Number of fatal accidents and fatalities involving U.S. air carriers between 2000 and 2020*
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U.S. air carrier accidents causing serious injuries to passengers 2000-2020
U.S. air carrier accidents causing serious injuries to passengers 2000-2020
Number of serious injuries to passengers resulting from accidents involving U.S. air carriers between 2000 and 2020*
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U.S. air carrier hull loss rate 2000-2020
U.S. air carrier hull loss rate 2000-2020
Hull loss rate for accidents involving U.S. air carriers between 2000 and 2020*
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