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- The International Air Transport Association (IATA) reported global air passenger traffic rose 6.6% in October 2025 from October 2024, with capacity up 5.8% and a load factor of 84.6%.
- International travel demand grew by 8.5%.
- Asia-Pacific airlines led growth with demand up 10.9%.
- The Association of Asia Pacific Airlines reported a 10.2% rise in international passengers.
- The sector remains resilient heading into 2026.
