IATA data show September global air passenger demand fell 0.5% measured by revenue passenger kilometres (RPK), though activity improved from August. Declines were concentrated in the Middle East (-8% RPK) and North America (-1.6%); Africa (+5%) and L

2026-10-30

IATA data show September global air passenger demand fell 0.5% measured by revenue passenger kilometres (RPK), though activity improved from August. Declines were concentrated in the Middle East (-8% RPK) and North America (-1.6%); Africa (+5%) and Latin America and the Caribbean (+4.3%) recorded gains. IATA said most international markets have resumed growth. Its chief economist said these patterns have repeatedly emerged this year and, given geopolitical uncertainty and fuel-price volatility, are likely to persist.

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