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Global air traffic shows divergent July trends as Brazil and Hong Kong grow while India declines

Brazil handled 11.9 million passengers in July 2026, up 2.4% year over year, with domestic traffic reaching a record 9.2 million and LATAM exceeding 40% share. Hong Kong passenger traffic rose 8.4% to 5.62 million, while India’s domestic and international markets contracted amid the Iran War’s disruption of Gulf-hub connectivity.

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