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Middle East carriers' demand dips in March

Khaleej Times

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May 02, 2025

Middle East airlines encountered a rare decline in passenger demand in March 2025 as international demand fell by 1.0 per cent year-on-year, according to the International Air Transport Association (Iata).

- Issac John issacjohn@khaleejtimes.com

The regional passenger demand decline contrasted with global trends where total passenger demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometres (RPK), rose by 3.3 per cent compared to March 2024. This downturn, largely attributed to the timing of the holy month of Ramadan, underscores the challenges the region's airlines face in a competitive global market, even as they leverage their strategic hub status and operational resilience.

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