Global air passenger traffic rose by 6.1 percent in April as demand picked up in the Middle East, the International Air Transport Association said yesterday.
Mideast airlines recorded a 16 percent rise in passenger demand compared to North America airlines which expanded 1.6 percent in 2011.
“Despite continuing economic weakness in some parts of the world, demand for air travel continues to grow, said IATA. “The 6.1% overall growth recorded for April is above the 20-year trend.” In Europe passenger demand grew 5.9 percent, beaten by the Asia-Pacific region (9.3 percent), Latin America (9 percent) and Africa (7 percent).
Mideast air travel demand up
