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IATA reports a 0.8 percent decline in passenger kilometres sold for August 2026 compared to the previous year. The capacity offered increased slightly; the worldwide utilization rate was 85.1 percent.
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Air Passenger Demand Slips 0.8% in August ↗Source date: 30.09.2026 · German published: 15.10.2026. The summary shall reflect the declared status; subsequent developments may deviate therefrom.
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