Global Air Travel Demand Drops 3.4% Amid Middle East War
IATA reports global air travel demand fell 3.4% in April 2026, driven by a 46.6% collapse in Middle East traffic due to regional conflict.
May 29, 20264 min
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IATA reports global air travel demand fell 3.4% in April 2026, driven by a 46.6% collapse in Middle East traffic due to regional conflict.
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