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Global Air Passenger Demand
Rises 6.1% in February
SOURCE: TRAVEL DAILY NEWS, 4/1

Global air passenger demand increased by 6.1% in February 2026, with record load factors and strong growth across international and domestic markets, led by Latin America and Asia-Pacific regions.

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) reported a 6.1% year-on-year increase in global air passenger demand for February 2026, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPK). Total capacity, measured in available seat kilometers (ASK), rose by 5.6% compared to February 2025, while the global load factor reached 81.4%, an increase of 0.3 percentage points and the highest level recorded for February.

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