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Air Travel Booming in Middle East

Air Travel Booming in Middle East

According to data supplied by the International Air Transport Authority, demand for air travel soared in April, 2014, by 18.6 percent. The figures represent the largest growth for any region in the world. Capacity also climbed by 13.1 percent while the load factor increased by 3.8 percent bringing the total to a respectable 80.8 percent,… Continue Reading

Middle East Unrest Holds Back Airline Industry Growth

According to the International Air Transport Association (IATA), the air travel industry has been adversely affected by the widespread unrest throughout the Middle East and North Africa during the month of February. Negative Reaction to Unrest and Earthquake The Director General of the IATA, Giovanni Bisignani pointed out on Tuesday that the industry showed only… Continue Reading