Global air passenger demand is projected to grow by only 2.1% in 2026, as per IATA, citing Middle East hostilities and an energy shock as key factors.
IATA predicts global air travel growth will slow to 2.1% YoY in 2026 due to Middle East conflicts and fuel spikes. Business travel contraction accelerates remote adoption, reshaping corporate tech budgets toward digital collaboration platforms over on-site infrastructure.
IATA has predicted a slowdown in air passenger demand
Jun 14, 2026
03:15 pm
What's the storyThe International Air Transport Association (IATA) has predicted a slowdown in global air passenger demand growth for 2026.
The industry-wide revenue passenger kilometers (RPK) is expected to rise by only 2.1% year-on-year (YoY).
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