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Low-Volume Routes Most Vulnerable to Being Discontinued
Globally, 6,500 routes operated in 2024 were discontinued in 2025. In total, routes offering less than 20,000 seats constituted 41.8% of the global network but 91.8% of all cancelations.
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Loss of Within-Europe Regional Connectivity
The aviation market in Europe is expanding significantly, as passenger numbers were 26% higher in 2025 than in 2016.
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Global Air Traffic Disruptions in Strategic Middle East Hub
Thanks to its strategic location, the Middle East is a global transit hub for long-haul travel. 10% of all global international Revenue Passenger-Kilometers (RPK) passed through airports in the region in 2025.
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The Long-Term Trends in Global GDP-RPK Growth
Global air travel demand, measured by Revenue Passenger Kilometers (RPKs), is expected to grow by 2.9%-3.3% per year from 2024 to 2050, according to the Long-Term Demand Projections (LTDP) published by IATA recently.
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Sudden Change is More Challenging Than High Fuel Prices
Jet Fuel is the highest cost for airlines (along with labor), and fluctuations in fuel prices have an important effect on the airline industry's profitability.
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Middle East Conflict Exposes Jet Fuel Supply Vulnerabilities
The conflict in the Middle East that escalated on 28 February 2026 has severely disrupted global energy flows, exposing deep vulnerabilities in jet fuel security.
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Seasonal Demand Spike Mirrors Western Holiday Highs
Traffic volumes during the 2026 Lunar New Year period are expected to be 10.8% higher than levels observed so far this year for a regular day, underscoring the sustained strength of seasonal demand.
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Are e-SAF Projects Emerging in Cost-Competitive Locations?
e-SAF is expected to account for over 40% of the total SAF needs by 2050. Yet, no commercial-scale e-SAF facilities are currently in operation, and the risk of insufficient supply, particularly by 2030, is increasing.
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Charging e-SAF Supply in 2030
E-SAF is defined as a renewable fuel of non-biological origin and requires a significant amount of renewable electricity to produce.
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Another Year With Fewer New Airlines Starting Operations
In 2025, only 28 new airlines commenced operations, marking the lowest number of market entrants since 1999.
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