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Global passenger traffic returns to growth in July as Middle East disruption eases

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Global air passenger traffic resumed growth in July after three consecutive months of contraction, IATA said. The recovery reflects easing disruption from the Middle East and improving performance across several major domestic markets, signaling a renewed expansion in demand after a period of industry-wide weakness.

Discovered 2026-08-31T12:05:09.115634-07:00 | 2026-08-31T12:05:09.115634-07:00

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  • The return to growth after three monthly declines provides a fresh demand signal for airline capacity planning, fleet utilization and network decisions.
  • Easing Middle East-related disruption and recovery in major domestic markets point to the continued sensitivity of global traffic trends to geopolitical conditions and regional performance.

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