Air travel demand rises despite Middle East disruption

Global passenger demand increased by 2.1 per cent year-on-year in March, despite significant disruptions in key regions, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA).

The figures showed that total capacity declined by 1.7 per cent compared with March 2025, while the global load factor reached 83.6 per cent, representing an increase of 3.1 percentage points.

Performance across markets diverged, with international demand declining by 0.6 per cent year-on-year...