Middle East Downturn Pulls Global Air Passenger Demand 0.8% Lower in August
IATA says traffic outside the Middle East still grew 0.6% year on year, while October schedules point to a cautious 2.0% increase in available seats. KEY TAKEAWAYS Global passenger demand fell 0.8% year on year in August 2026, while capacity increased 0.3% and the load factor slipped to 85.1%. Excluding Middle East car…
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