ACI World releases global airport traffic forecasts as long-term demand growth continues to reshape…
Airports Council International (ACI) World released its World Airport Traffic Forecasts 2025-2054, projecting global passenger traffic to reach 10.2 billion in 2026 (+3.9% YoY) and double to 18.8 billion by 2045. The report highlights strong long-term demand but challenges like capacity constraints and uneven regional growth, calling for collective investment in infrastructure.
Impact and considerations
Global airport traffic forecasts show strong long-term growth, but capacity constraints may impact business travel reliability; companies should monitor infrastructure investment and regional disparities.
Key points
- Global passenger traffic forecast to reach 10.2 billion in 2026
- Passenger traffic to double to 18.8 billion by 2045
- Long-term demand driven by emerging markets
- Challenges include capacity constraints and uneven regional growth
- Calls for collective investment in infrastructure
Sources and time
- Primary source
- Airports Council International World
- Other sources
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- First source publication
- 28 Jan 2026, 13:30
- Page published
- 12 Aug 2026, 14:32
- Last updated
- 28 Jan 2026, 13:30
- Original links
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