IATA: Global Passenger Demand Fell 2.2% in May Despite Record Load Factors
IATA said demand fell 2.2% year-on-year in May as Middle Eastern carriers recorded a 28.8% drop in international traffic
IATA said demand fell 2.2% year-on-year in May as Middle Eastern carriers recorded a 28.8% drop in international traffic
Emirates SkyCargo has become the first airline cargo carrier to deploy a converted Boeing 777-300ERSF passenger-to-freighter aircraft
A pilot for one of the major US airlines reported that, while landing at JFK, his passenger plane hit a drone. Despite the report, an initial FAA inspection found no damage to the plane
A friend told him it was OK: TSA finds two live smoke grenades in a passenger's checked luggage at Indianapolis Airport, one of them in a peanut butter jar
Passenger air taxis may still be a few years away, but the FAA has taken another major step by launching a dedicated research facility for next-generation aircraft
Rome Fiumicino Airport has once again been named Europe's Best Airport in the 40+ million passenger category, marking its eighth win since 2018
The Spanish airline has become the first in the country to offer its passengers free high-speed Wi-Fi in all classes of service
The British Foreign Office has updated travel advice for Turkey, warning of security constraints and increased passenger traffic around the expected NATO summit in Ankara in July
Extreme heat across Spain is impacting airport operations, with the national weather agency warning of temperatures above 40°C in several key travel regions
The new complex in Terminal 2 includes a huge balcony overlooking the runways, work and rest areas, and premium services
airBaltic carried a record 466,500 passengers in May 2026 as the Latvian airline continued its steady growth across Europe
Istanbul continues to solidify its position as one of the world's most important aviation hubs, while other airports in Europe are recording sharp and surprising increases in the number of passengers. Which one jumped over 4,000%?
Wizz Air carried 6.63 million passengers in April 2026, up 22% year-on-year, while load factor dipped slightly to 88.9%. The airline also improved its CO₂ efficiency
Ryanair reports 19.3 million passengers in April 2026, marking a 5% increase as demand for European travel continues to grow. The airline has also opened bookings for new flights to Palermo from Prague Airport, starting in October
Passenger numbers at Ontario International Airport climbed in February, driven by a sharp rise in international traffic and steady domestic demand. " ONT has evolved into a gateway that reflects the energy and growth of the Inland Empire and greater Southern California"
More than 37 million passengers passed through Fraport-operated airports in Greece in 2025, marking a 3% increase compared to the previous year. Numbers for the most successful airports: 7 million passengers in Rhodes and almost 8 million in Thessaloniki