Scheduled Passenger Air Transportation - Market Size, Financial Statistics, Industry Trends

Industry Overview

This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing air transportation of passengers or passengers and freight over regular routes and on regular schedules. Establishments in this industry operate flights even if partially loaded. Scheduled air passenger carriers including commuter and helicopter carriers (except scenic and sightseeing) are included in this industry. Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--
Source: U.S. Census Bureau

Scheduled Passenger Air Transportation Market Size

This report includes historical and forecasted market sizes and industry trends for Scheduled Passenger Air Transportation. It reveals overall market dynamics from 2020 through the present, and predicts industry growth or shrinkage through 2030. Revenue data include both public and private companies in the Scheduled Passenger Air Transportation industry.

Historical Forecasted
2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030
Market Size (Total Revenue)

Included in Report

% Growth Rate
Number of Companies
Total Employees
Average Revenue per Company
Average Employees per Company
Source: U.S. government financial data

Industry Revenue ($ Billions)

Scheduled Passenger Air Transportation Industry Market Size
  • 2018
  • 2019
  • 2020
  • 2021
  • 2022
  • 2023
  • 2024

Industry Forecast ($ Billions)

Scheduled Passenger Air Transportation Industry Forecast
  • 2024
  • 2025
  • 2026
  • 2027
  • 2028
  • 2029
  • 2030


Pell Research's advanced econometric models forecast five years of industry growth based on short- and long-term trend analysis. Market size statistics include revenue generated from all products and services sold within the Scheduled Passenger Air Transportation industry.

Geographic Breakdown by U.S. State

Scheduled Passenger Air Transportation market share by state pinpoints local opportunities based on regional revenue statistics. Growth rate for each state is affected by regional economic conditions. Data by state can be used to locate profitable and nonprofitable locations for Scheduled Passenger Air Transportation companies in the United States.

Industry Revenue by State [Sample]

Market Size by State

Distribution by Company Size

Company Size All Industries Scheduled Passenger Air Transportation
Small Business (< 5 Employees)

Included

Small Business (5 - 20)
Midsized Business (20 - 100)
Large Business (100 - 500)
Enterprise (> 500)

Industry Income Statement (Average Financial Metrics)

Financial statement analysis determines averages for the following industry forces:
The report includes a traditional income statement from an "average" Scheduled Passenger Air Transportation company (both public and private companies are included).

Industry Average Percent of Sales
Total Revenue

Included

Operating Revenue
Cost of Goods Sold (COGS)
Gross Profit
Operating Expenses
Operating Income
Non-Operating Income
Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT)
Interest Expense
Earnings Before Taxes
Income Tax
Net Profit


Average Income Statement

Average Income Statement

Cost of Goods Sold

Salaries, Wages, and Benefits

Rent

Advertising

Depreciation and Amortization

Officer Compensation

Net Income


Financial Ratio Analysis

Financial ratios allow a company's performance to be compared against that of its peers.

Financial RatioIndustry Average
Profitability Ratios

Included

Profit Margin
ROE
ROA
Liquidity Ratios
Current Ratio
Quick Ratio
Activity Ratios
Average Collection Period
Asset Turnover Ratio
Receivables Turnover Ratio
Inventory Conversion Ratio

Products and Services Mix

Product lines and services in the Scheduled Passenger Air Transportation industry accounting for the largest revenue sources.

Product Description Description Revenue
($ Millions)
Industry total

Included

Domestic, scheduled passenger transportation by air
Domestic, scheduled passenger transportation by air, coach class
International, scheduled passenger transportation by air
International, scheduled passenger trans by air, coach class
Domestic, scheduled passenger trans by air, first and bus class
Intl, scheduled passenger trans by air, first class and bus class
Air transportation related services, nec
Other air transportation related services, nec
International, scheduled freight transportation by air

Compensation and Salary Surveys

Salary information for employees working in the Scheduled Passenger Air Transportation industry.

TitlePercent of Workforce Bottom Quartile Average (Median) Salary Upper Quartile
Management Occupations 2%

Included

Chief Executives 0%
General and Operations Managers 0%
Office and Administrative Support Occupations 27%
Information and Record Clerks 21%
Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks 19%
Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks 19%
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations 9%
Vehicle and Mobile Equipment Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers 7%
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians 7%
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians 7%
Transportation and Material Moving Occupations 58%
Air Transportation Workers 44%
Aircraft Pilots and Flight Engineers 17%
Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers 17%
Flight Attendants 26%
Flight Attendants 26%
Material Moving Workers 9%
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand 8%

Government Contracts

The federal government spent an annual total of $22,790,959 on the Scheduled Passenger Air Transportation industry. It has awarded 306 contracts to 27 companies, with an average value of $844,110 per company.

Top Companies in Scheduled Passenger Air Transportation and Adjacent Industries

Company Address Revenue
($ Millions)

Included





Market Research Report Details
Geography United States
NAICS Code 481111
Publication Date November 2025
Report Format PDF Download  PDF
Price $750 $499
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