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IATA: Global air cargo demand rises 7.7% in September as passenger figures fall

Global air cargo demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers, increased 7.7% year over year in September 2026, with international demand up 8.6%, according to IATA. The gains marked a second consecutive month of growth, while passenger figures declined; rising jet fuel costs were also flagged as a threat to profitability.

Discovered 2026-10-29T15:30:39.239487-07:00 | 2026-10-29T15:30:39.239487-07:00

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What Hype is tracking

Cargo demand grew for a second consecutive month, with international operations outpacing the overall market at 8.6% year over year versus 7.7% globally.
The divergence between rising cargo demand and falling passenger figures highlights different trends across airline revenue streams; higher jet fuel costs may weigh on profitability even as freight volumes grow.

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