Global air passenger demand is projected to grow by 2.1% in 2026, a slower pace than recent years, according to IATA. The Middle East faces a significant contraction due to conflicts, while Africa is expected to see the strongest growth. Asia Pacific will lead global expansion.
Avanti West Coast to cut about one in seven trains on busiest intercity routes this summer to reduce costs
Incheon International Airport Corp. projects just 2% passenger growth this year, rising from 73.56 million to 75.07 million, citing external uncertainties including war-related oil price hikes. Q1 traffic reached 19.78 million, up 7% YoY, with strong demand to Japan (+27.3%) and China (+16.9%) offsetting sharp declines in Southeast Asia (-27.3%) and Middle East (-1%) routes.
Indian Railways is launching 908 summer special trains, operating 18,262 trips between April 15 and July 15, 2026, to manage increased passenger demand. This initiative aims to ease waiting lists and enhance travel convenience across the country. A significant portion of these services is already open for booking.
