ACI Europe: Passenger traffic up 4.6% in January as Middle East conflict clouds outlook

Passenger traffic across Europe’s airport network rose +4.6% year-on-year in January 2026, according to ACI Europe, signalling continued demand resilience at the start of the year. However, the industry’s outlook has been thrown into uncertainty following the recent escalation of conflict in the Middle East, a region that plays a pivotal role in European connectivity. […]