The passenger air transport sector in the Netherlands has seen significant variations over the years. From 2013 to 2019, there was stable growth with occasional fluctuations. However, the COVID-19 pandemic caused a sharp decline in 2020, resulting in a -72.17% year-on-year decrease. Recovery started in 2021 and continued sharply in 2022 with a 185.09% year-on-year growth. In 2023, passenger kilometers increased by 20.75% to 20.17 billion. The forecast suggests moderate growth with a 5-year CAGR of 2.27%, reaching 23.28 billion passenger kilometers by 2028.
Future trends to watch for:
- Impact of pandemic recovery measures.
- Technological advancements in aircraft efficiency.
- Changes in environmental regulations and sustainability initiatives.
- Evolution of travel behavior post-pandemic.
