Global air passenger demand down 0.8% in August 2026, with mixed regional trends

Worldwide air passenger demand declined by 0.8% in August 2026 compared with the same month a year earlier.

In contrast, Latin America saw a 6.7% year‑over‑year increase, while Europe grew 2.1%; Asia‑Pacific slipped 0.1%, North America fell 1.7%, and the Middle East experienced a 14.6% drop, highlighting divergent regional performance that could affect airline capacity planning and revenue strategies.