IATA reports air passenger demand dropped in May
In newly released data, IATA reports that global passenger demand in May 2026 was down 2.2% compared to May 2025. Willie Walsh, IATA’s Director General, observed that: “Air passenger demand was down 2.2% year-on-year in May on the impact...
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Middle East disruptions, high fuel prices weigh on profitability: IATA
IATA released its latest financial outlook for the global airline industry showing a halving of profitability as a result of war-related Middle East disruptions and high fuel prices. The regional landscape, however, is highly differentiated....
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Middle East War leads to 3.4% drop in April air passenger demand
New data released by IATA indicates that the war in the Middle East has caused a 3.4% drop in global passenger demand in April 2026. IATA’s data shows that: Total demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometres (RPK), was down -3.4%...
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IATA reports March demand up, but with sharp regional differences
IATA is reporting that passenger demand in March grew by 2.1%, but its data reveals ‘sharp regional differences.’ The results show that: Total demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPK), was up 2.1% compared to March...
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IATA reports air passenger demand grew in February
IATA is reporting that air passenger demand grew by 6.1% in February. Highlights of its newly released data include: Total demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPK), was up 6.1% compared to February 2025. Total capacity,...
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IATA reports 2026 begins with 3.8% air passenger demand growth
IATA has released data for January 2026 global passenger demand, with highlights for the month including: Total demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPK), was up 3.8% compared to January 2025. Total capacity, measured in...
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IATA wants blocked airline funds released
IATA is reporting that USD 1.2 billion in airline funds are blocked from repatriation by governments as of the end of October 2025. A marginal improvement of USD 100 million has been made since last reported in April 2025. Out of total blocked...
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Airline Profitability Stabilizes with 3.9% Net Margin Expected in 2026
In its latest financial outlook for the global airline industry, IATA reports a stabilization of profitability even as supply chain issues persist. Highlights of the outlook include: Airlines are expected to achieve a combined total net...
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IATA reports passenger demand growth continues to accelerate
IATA reports that global passenger demand growth for October 2025 continued to accelerate, with highlights including: Total demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPK), was up 6.6% compared to October 2024. Total capacity,...
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IATA reports passenger demand grows in August
IATA has released data for August 2025 global passenger demand, with Willie Walsh, IATA’s Director General, observing that: “August year-on-year demand growth of 4.6% confirms that the 2025 peak northern summer travel season reached a new...
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