Middle East carriers’ passenger demand soar 9.6% in November
The total global passenger demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPK), was up 5.7% in November 2025, compared to November 2024, according to International Air Transport Association (IATA) data. Middle Eastern carriers saw a 9.6% year-on-year increase in demand. Capacity increased 9.2% year-on-year, and the load factor was 81.4% (+0.3 ppt compared to November 2024).…