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11 stories Updated October 8, 2026
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Air Demand Slips, and the Gulf Is Why

Global air demand fell 0.8% in August, dragged by a 14.6% drop at Middle East carriers. Gulf-hub routings and US domestic demand both need watching this winter.

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