IATA reports July airline and cargo results

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) report revealed that the performance of air travel and cargo continued to grow in July 2026, despite challenges related to rising fuel prices, geopolitical tensions, and economic uncertainty. The demand for travel increased modestly by 0.2% compared to the same month in 2025, with a capacity increase of 0.3% and a seat occupancy rate of 85.2%. Excluding the impact of airlines in the Middle East region, global demand rose by 1.2%. On the international market level, demand declined slightly by 0.1% on an annual basis, but excluding the Middle East, it grew by 1.5%. Travel between Europe and Asia saw a significant increase of 12.1%. Regionally, Europe led with a demand growth of 3.1% and a capacity increase of 3.2%, with travel between Europe and Asia posting the highest growth rate at 12.1%. In the cargo sector, global demand grew by 3.9% year-over-year, while fuel prices continued to rise, increasing by 12.2% in July compared to the previous month. All regions reported growth in cargo demand, with Asia, Europe, and North America contributing the most. The report emphasized that the increasing volume of global trade is driving the demand for air cargo, despite future challenges related to fuel prices and geopolitical tensions.

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