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In the first quarter of 2025, the Australian air travel app market on Android showed varied performance across its leading applications. According to Sensor Tower data, these apps experienced differing trends in downloads and active users, providing a snapshot of user engagement and interest.
Virgin Australia saw a significant rise in weekly downloads, starting at approximately 4.7K at the beginning of January and peaking at about 10.3K by the end of March. The app's active user base followed a similar upward trend, growing from 84.2K to 93.8K over the quarter.
Qantas Airways maintained a steady download rate, fluctuating between 4.9K and 7.2K weekly. Active users displayed an initial decline but rebounded mid-quarter, reaching a high of 210.9K before settling at 165.4K.
Jetstar experienced a stable download pattern, with figures around 4K each week. The app's active users gradually increased, closing the quarter at 55.4K, up from 43.8K initially.
Flightradar24 Flight Tracker showed consistent weekly revenue, peaking at $6.7K in late March. Downloads remained steady, averaging 4K, while active users saw a slight decline from 125.7K to 102.6K by the quarter's end.
Finally, Velocity Frequent Flyer exhibited modest growth in downloads, starting at 2.7K and increasing to 3.6K. Active users showed a gradual rise, reaching 39.8K from an initial 34.6K.
These insights reflect the dynamic nature of the air travel app market in Australia, with more detailed analytics available from Sensor Tower.