Amadeus adjusts 2026 guidance, air distribution hit by Middle East conflict

Amadeus has adjusted its 2026 outlook due to the Middle East conflict impacting air distribution. Group revenue growth guidance was cut from around 4.5% to around 2%, and air distribution revenue growth from mid-to-high single digit to low-to-mid single digit. Booking evolution was down 7.6% in Q2 2026, compared to a 0.2% decrease in Q1. The company said volumes softened from March due to the geopolitical situation, but customer demand remained strong.