Bangladesh, Sept. 1 -- Global air passenger demand increased marginally in July, while air cargo markets recorded stronger growth, according to data released by the International Air Transport Association (IATA).

Passenger demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPK), rose 0.2 percent year over year in July 2026. Excluding the Middle East, the increase was 1.2 percent. Airlines added 0.3 percent capacity, measured in available seat kilometers (ASK), while the global passenger load factor stood at 85.2 percent, down 0.1 percentage point from a year earlier.

International passenger demand declined 0.1 percent, although it grew 1.5 percent when Middle Eastern carriers were excluded. Domestic demand performed better, increasing 0...