Aeroflot Group reported a 0.3% year-on-year increase in passenger traffic for May 2026, carrying 4.6 million passengers. Domestic traffic saw a 3.3% decrease, while international traffic surged by 11.9%.
European passenger traffic rose 4% in 2025, with Italy showing stronger growth (+5%) and continuing into early 2026 (+4.2% by April). Italian airports handled over 230 million passengers, with Rome Fiumicino ranking seventh in Europe.
According to current forecasts, the passenger traffic may reach 1.5 mln passengers as of 2026 year-end
Dubai International Airport (DBX) saw a 65.7% drop in passenger traffic in March 2026, with first-quarter figures down 20.6% due to disruptions caused by the US-Iran war.
Passenger traffic from China to Central Asia surged by 59.3 per cent in 2025, fueled by increased business, trade, and Belt and Road Initiative investments, marking a robust recovery and expansion in regional connectivity.
Singapore Airlines reports 14.7% year-on-year passenger traffic growth in March, driven by Easter holiday demand and spillover Europe-bound traffic as travellers avoid Middle Eastern hubs disrupted by drone and missile attacks. Europe flight capacity rose to 93.5% from 79.7% the prior year.
