Global Aviation

Around 690 million tourists travelled internationally in H1 2026, with global arrivals up 0.4% as conflict and rising costs weighed on tourism

Iberojet has launched a new San Salvador route from Madrid, operating weekly on Sundays, while Barcelona has also gained a new connection

Emirates enters the winter season with strong demand, 18 new aircraft, more upgraded cabins and additional flights across its global network

Marriott will add three hotels in New Zealand between 2027 and 2029, including new Marriott Hotels and Autograph Collection properties

EgyptAir plans to connect Sydney, Singapore and Cairo from 2027, creating a new air link between Australia and Egypt, subject to approvals

More than 200 Travel & Tourism CEOs will gather in Valletta for the WTTC Global Summit, focusing on technology, investment and tourism’s future

685 rooms, workspaces, a restaurant and bar, a penthouse suite, and views of one of the world's most iconic areas: Crowne Plaza Manhattan Times Square opens in Manhattan

Etihad Airways launches its Beyond Borders campaign as the UAE carrier targets 150 destinations and $20 billion in investment over 10 years

Global air passenger demand rose 0.2% in July 2026, with strong European and Asia traffic offset by declines in the Middle East and North America

Emirates returns to the US Open for its 15th year with a new hospitality suite, tennis-inspired menus, live coverage and fan experiences at the tournament

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