Global Passenger Growth

STARLUX Airlines will add Barcelona, Zurich, Sydney, and Auckland in 2027, marking its first major expansion into Europe and Oceania

Canada, the United States, and Mexico announced harmonized Ebola screening measures to protect travelers and fans during the 2026 FIFA World Cup

A new long-haul push takes off. Alaska Airlines has added daily year-round service from Seattle to London Heathrow just weeks after launching its first-ever European flight to Rome, as it accelerates plans to turn Seattle into a major global hub. Read more inside

The autonomous Spanish region of Andalucía will use a branded Vueling aircraft to strengthen its global tourism presence in Europe

Arabian Travel Market organizers have changed the date of the largest conference in the Middle East, to boost participation and maximize business opportunities. These are the new dates

Wizz Air has partnered with Atlas to give travel sellers direct access to flights, seat selection and baggage services worldwide

The World Health Organization will today, May 19, 2026, convene an emergency committee to discuss the urgent matter of the Ebola outbreak after it was declared a global health emergency on Sunday

Qatar Airways will resume flights to Finland and Tokyo's Haneda Airport from July 15, and will subsequently increase the frequency to daily flights as part of its global network expansion for summer 2026

Rising jet fuel prices, airline route cuts, and growing concerns about fuel supplies are creating fresh uncertainty for Europe’s busy summer travel season just as tourism demand reaches record highs

The aviation group concludes 2025-26, breaking its own records alongside the chaos in the Middle East, with an incredible annual profit of about $6.6 billion, record revenues of about $41 billion, and a dividend of $1 billion to owners. All the numbers

The International Air Transport Association indicates consistent growth in global aviation, with emerging markets leading the way and a gradual slowdown in the rate of growth

A special report by IATA states that this year, for the first time, the number of passengers worldwide will exceed the 5 billion mark. In the recently ended year, 28 new airlines began operating globally, while 19 ceased operations – the lowest number in a decade. How many passengers are expected to fly this year?