Qatar Airways sees strong demand recovery despite Strait disruptions, says CEO

Tue, 09 Jun 2026

Qatar Airways is experiencing a stronger-than-expected rebound in passenger demand despite ongoing disruptions caused by the Iran conflict and concerns over jet fuel supplies, the airline's chief executive said during the annual meeting of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) in Brazil.

Middle East carriers' passenger demand soar 9.6% in November

Fri, 09 Jan 2026

Middle Eastern airlines’ passenger demand rose 9.6% year-on-year in November 2025, with capacity up 9.2% and a load factor of 81.4% (+0.3 ppt). Globally, passenger demand grew 5.7% versus November 2024, per IATA data.