Regional carriers reported a near-50% collapse in demand, pushing global air traffic into negative territory, according to Iata

Global air cargo demand rose four per cent year-on-year in April 2026, driven largely by strong Asia-linked trade flows, even as disruptions caused by the ongoing Middle East…

Regional carriers reported a near-50% collapse in demand, pushing global air traffic into negative territory, according to Iata

NEW DELHI: The ongoing conflict in West Asia has sharply hit the global aviation sector, with worldwide air passenger demand falling 3.4 per cent in April.