IATA: Record passenger demand in 2025 highlights supply chain and decarbonisation strain

IATA reports that global passenger demand reached a record high in 2025, with traffic up 5.3% year-on-year and capacity rising 5.2%, pushing the average load factor to a historic 83.6%. International travel led growth (+7.1%), while domestic markets grew more modestly (+2.4%), reflecting a return to long-term growth trends after the post-pandemic rebound. Despite strong […]