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IATA: Travel demand falls 1.7% in June
Global demand for air travel declined by 1.7% in June 2026, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA). The decrease is attributed to a slowdown in domestic market activity in China, the United States, and Japan, as well as ongoing repercussions from the Iranian conflict in the Middle East and rising fuel prices. Demand for international flights fell by 0.9%, while demand for domestic flights dropped by 3%. Data showed that demand in the Middle East dropped the most, by 13.9%, often attributed to continued tensions, instability, and rising fuel costs, which lead to higher ticket prices, putting pressure on travelers and impacting the global aviation industry overall. Regionally, Africa experienced the highest growth rate in demand at 3.8%, whereas demand declined in Asia-Pacific by 2% and in the Middle East by 13.9%. Experts predict that stabilizing conditions in the Middle East and the resumption of oil supplies will help improve the performance of airlines and support global economic growth.
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