According to ACI, in the first half of 2026, about 4.7 billion airport passengers were counted worldwide. The increase of around 0.6 percent is significantly lower than the previously observed growth dynamics.
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Global passenger traffic in H1 2026 reflects ‘marked slowdown from 2025’s pace’Source date: 23.09.2026 · German published: 15.10.2026. The summary shall reflect the declared status; subsequent developments may deviate therefrom.
