May 2026

Cover graphic showing global air travel demand turning negative in April 2026, with IATA data indicating a 3.4% year-on-year decline and slowing growth across multiple airline regions.

Global Air Travel Demand Turns Negative in April as Slowdown Spreads Beyond Middle Eastern Carriers

IATA data shows global air travel demand fell 3.4% year-on-year in April 2026, marking the first decline since the post-pandemic recovery began. A comparison with March reveals how a disruption initially concentrated among Middle Eastern carriers evolved into a broader slowdown affecting airline regions across the world.

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IndiGo FY26 results infographic showing record passenger traffic of 123.4 million, revenue from operations of ₹84,962 crore and a net loss of ₹2,394 crore.

Record Passenger Traffic, Yet a Loss: What Really Happened at IndiGo in FY26

IndiGo reported a FY26 net loss despite carrying a record 123.4 million passengers and generating nearly ₹85,000 crore in revenue from operations. We examine how foreign exchange losses, labor-code provisions, operational disruptions and rising costs impacted the airline’s results.

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