IATA: Middle East Crisis Drives 2.2% Drop in May Global Demand
IATA global passenger demand fell 2.2% in May 2026 due to regional conflict, though African airlines achieved an 8.9% increase in traffic.
Jul 1, 20264 min
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IATA global passenger demand fell 2.2% in May 2026 due to regional conflict, though African airlines achieved an 8.9% increase in traffic.
Airlines are maintaining record airfare prices despite a 40% drop in jet fuel costs since April 2026, citing strong demand and constrained capacity.
