Corporate travel surges beyond pre-pandemic levels. (11/01/2025)
After several years of turbulence, the global business travel market has surpassed pre-pandemic levels. Worldwide spending is projected to reach $1.57 trillion in 2025 according to the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA). The strength of both the business aviation sector and commercial airlines underscores the aviation market’s role as a key economic driver, with corporate travel being a highly profitable segment for airlines. However, it is important to note that when adjusted for inflation, spending levels are still below pre-pandemic figures.
The broader aviation market continues to expand in 2025, driven by strong passenger demand across both commercial and private aviation sectors. Corporate travel remains one of the most profitable segments for commercial airlines. Concurrently, the private aviation sector is also growing, with business aviation activity rising 3% year-on-year in the first half of 2025.