Global Aviation

Global air cargo demand grew 7.7% in September 2026, led by North American and Asia-Pacific carriers, while jet fuel prices more than doubled year-on-year

142 rooms and suites, a 240-square-meter penthouse, a heated rooftop pool and a subsea spa: The Cape Town EDITION opens in the prestigious V&A Waterfront tourist complex

The Mein Schiff 3 of cruise giant TUI Cruises collided with two container ships in a port in northern Germany and was forced to return to the dock

Hilton for Business now lets company administrators book, change and cancel employee hotel stays, view reservations and track who is staying at a property

For the first time ever, Egypt's Minister of Tourism and Antiquities will attend the WTM tourism fair in London. The country is touting a significant increase in tourists from the UK

Hilton expands operations in Asia, Europe and the United States with new wave of openings including luxury brands Waldorf Astoria and Conrad

Miami's major cruise port is gearing up for the 2026-2027 season with a line-up of ships and yachts from the world's biggest luxury brands

WTTC members announced a collective commitment of $2 billion in new investment in Malta during the organization's Global Summit in Valletta

Europe’s Travel and Tourism sector is forecast to grow 3.1% in 2026, outpacing the global economy as WTTC’s summit opens in Malta

Emirates has launched daily year-round flights between Helsinki and Dubai, operating the route with its Airbus A350 and offering onward connections worldwide

Saudia recorded the world's highest on-time performance in June with a 92.38% on-time performance. Europe and North America saw sharp operational declines

IATA said demand fell 2.2% year-on-year in May as Middle Eastern carriers recorded a 28.8% drop in international traffic

The global airline industry is set to see profits cut in half in 2026, according to IATA, as Middle East disruptions and surging fuel prices sharply increase costs and squeeze margins worldwide

OAG data shows routes in Asia overwhelmingly led global air traffic in 2025, while international rankings were also dominated by short-haul Asian flights. The Jeju–Seoul Gimpo route topped OAG’s 2025 list with 14.4 million seats

Quarterly Air Transport Chartbook: IATA reports modest passenger gains, stronger cargo demand, and widening regional differences, with Asia Pacific and Africa leading the quarter