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International air charter passenger trips declined in 2004 compared to 2003, continuing the trend observed since the last peak recorded in 1994. In 2004, over 3.4 million passengers travelled on charter flights between Canada and another country, down 7% compared to 2003 (3.7 million passengers).
The southern region (composed of the Caribbean islands — except Puerto Rico and the United States Virgin Islands — Mexico, Central America and South America) has emerged as the main charter market for international charter flights, representing almost 70% of international air charter passenger trips. Europe (20%) and the United States (12%) held lesser market shares.
Dominican Republic (711,408 passengers), Mexico (688,253 passengers) and Cuba (607,306 passengers) were the most popular markets in the southern region in 2004. All three, however, showed declines compared to 2003.
United Kingdom (272,329 passengers) was the most popular market in Europe in 2004, with France (110,052 passengers) placing second.
Florida (219,647 passengers) and Nevada (146,081 passengers) were the most popular charter markets for the United States in 2004. Arizona (5,125 passengers) was the third most popular US market.
The publication Air Charter Statistics, 2004 (51-207-XIE, free) is now available from the Publications module of our website.
Definitions, data sources and methods: survey number 2705.
For more information, or to enquire about the concepts, methods or data quality of this release, contact Kathie Davidson (613-951-0141; fax: 613-951-0010; aviationstatistics@statcan.gc.ca), Transportation Division.
