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Airlines still face fuel shortages, route chaos despite Hormuz reopening

The global airline industry continues to grapple with fuel supply constraints and network disruptions tied to the Middle East conflict, even as diplomatic progress offers a glimmer of hope for recovery, according to Aviation Week.

IATA: global air passenger demand fell in May amid Middle East war

Global air passenger demand dropped 2.2% year-on-year in May 2026, marking a second consecutive month of contraction as the war in the Middle East continued to weigh on the aviation industry, according to data released Monday by the International Air…