Global air travel demand hits record February peak at 6.1% growth

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for February 2026 global passenger demand with the following highlights: Total demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPK), was up 6.1 percent  compared to February 2025. Total capacity, measured in available seat kilometers (ASK), increased 5.6 percent year-on-year. The load factor was 81.4 percent (+0.3 ppt compared […] read more Global air travel demand hits record February peak at 6.1% growth

Global air travel demand hits record February peak at 6.1% growth

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for February 2026 global passenger demand with the following highlights: Total demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPK), was up 6.1 percent  compared to February 2025. Total capacity, measured in available seat kilometers (ASK), increased 5.6 percent year-on-year. The load factor was 81.4 percent (+0.3 ppt compared […]

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