The global aviation industry is growing rapidly. Traffic volumes have increased by around 6% per year for many years, which equates to a doubling of traffic every 12 years. New airlines; cheaper tickets; improved passenger experiences both on and off the planes; a change in consumer behavior favoring experiences and air travel all contribute to this positive trend that I (and experts like IATA) expect will continue.
On the other side of the coin – if there is one – we have cities, airlines and airports caught off guard by the surprisingly high demand in air traffic and the necessities of stricter security measures.