# Airline demand slides 1.7% in June, Europe holds up

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Published: 2026-08-01T15:22:11.372Z
Modified: 2026-08-01T15:22:11.372Z
Author: Joan Sanz
Topics: Aerolíneas
Summary: Global air passenger demand fell 1.7% year-on-year in June, according to IATA. Europe is holding up better. Key clues for airlines and OTAs.

## Article

Global air passenger demand is slipping again. In June, traffic measured in passenger-kilometres fell **1.7%** year-on-year, according to IATA data gathered by [Hosteltur](https://www.hosteltur.com/177813_la-demanda-de-pasajeros-aereos-cae-otro-17-pero-la-resiliencia-de-europa-se-mantiene.html?utm_source=rss&#038, utm_medium=rss&#038, utm_campaign=la-demanda-de-pasajeros-aereos-cae-otro-17-pero-la-resiliencia-de-europa-se-mantiene). That is the second straight decline, after May's **2.2%**, and a sign that the downward trend is not over yet.

Against that backdrop, Europe is the exception. [The report published by Hosteltur](https://www.hosteltur.com/177813_la-demanda-de-pasajeros-aereos-cae-otro-17-pero-la-resiliencia-de-europa-se-mantiene.html?utm_source=rss&#038, utm_medium=rss&#038, utm_campaign=la-demanda-de-pasajeros-aereos-cae-otro-17-pero-la-resiliencia-de-europa-se-mantiene) highlights the resilience of the European market, which is holding up better than the global average. In my view, that reflects Europe's travel appetite, still pushing despite higher fares and economic uncertainty. And mind you, this is the second month in a row, not an isolated blip.

For airlines and OTAs, the takeaway is clear: Europe remains a reliable buffer while other regions struggle. Now is the time to work demand with flexible products and fine-tuned pricing. Those who read the data by region, not just the global average, will have an edge.

## Sources

- Hosteltur: https://www.hosteltur.com/177813_la-demanda-de-pasajeros-aereos-cae-otro-17-pero-la-resiliencia-de-europa-se-mantiene.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=la-demanda-de-pasajeros-aereos-cae-otro-17-pero-la-resiliencia-de-europa-se-mantiene

## Citation

Airline demand slides 1.7% in June, Europe holds up. Notitur. 2026-08-01. https://notitur.com/en/digest/airline-demand-drop-june