Global air passenger demand slows in June 2025 amid regional disruptions

According to IATA, global air travel demand in June 2025 rose by 2.6% year-on-year, marking a slowdown in growth due to Middle East conflicts and capacity outpacing demand. Capacity increased 3.4%, pushing the global load factor down by 0.6 points to 84.5%, though still historically high.

International Travel

• Demand grew 3.2%, but load factor fell to 84.4%.
• Asia-Pacific led with 7.2% growth.
• Latin America followed with 9.3%, despite a dip in load factor.
• Europe saw moderate growth (2.8%).
• North America and Middle East both saw slight declines in demand, hit by regional tensions.
  • Middle East–North America traffic dropped 7.0% year-on-year.

Domestic Travel

• Global domestic demand rose 1.6%, with capacity up 2.1%.
• Brazil surged 14.7%, the strongest domestic performer.
• China and India also posted solid gains.
• US domestic travel grew just 0.1%, ending a four-month stagnation.

Outlook

With limited capacity growth projected for August, IATA expects load factors to remain near record highs, especially through the Northern Hemisphere’s summer travel peak.