Singapore Airlines (SIA) reported a 7.0% year-on-year increase in group passenger traffic for April 2026, surpassing the 6.3% rise in passenger capacity. This led to an improved passenger load factor (PLF) of 88.4%, up by 0.5 percentage points from the previous year. SIA and its low-cost subsidiary, Scoot, achieved monthly PLFs of 87.7% and 91.0% respectively, carrying a combined total of 3.6 million passengers, marking a 7.5% increase from April 2025.
The cargo sector also saw growth, with loads increasing by 3.7% year-on-year, outpacing a capacity expansion of 2.3%. This resulted in a cargo load factor rise of 0.8 percentage points to 57.9%. The SIA Group attributed part of this growth to spillover passenger traffic and cargo loads, particularly on routes to Europe and the Americas, as capacity through Middle East hubs remained limited due to ongoing regional conflicts.
As of 30 April 2026, the SIA Group’s passenger network spanned 134 destinations across 35 countries and territories, with SIA serving 77 destinations and Scoot 82. The cargo network covered 137 destinations in 36 countries and territories. This expansion reflects the group’s strategic efforts to enhance connectivity and service offerings amidst global challenges.
