Traffic News
OAG data: Southeast Asia emerges as alternative hub as Middle East conflict disrupts air capacity
Travel businesses anticipate demand will move towards travel within Southeast Asia (64%) amid the escalating conflict, while Europe (24%) remains a preferred destination despite flight disruptions.
IATA long-term outlook: Passenger traffic set to double by 2050 amid strong air travel resurgence
The global airline trade body’s long-term demand model points to 20.8 trillion RPKs by 2050 under a mid-range scenario, with alternative scenarios outlining the range of outcomes.
Food & beverage leads London Gatwick Airport commercial growth in 2025
By commercial channel, food & beverage delivered the highest growth in 2025 with a +3.4% increase, with retail spend flat year-on-year.
ACI Europe reports strong January growth in the region but geopolitical risks threaten momentum
Europe’s airports started the year strongly, with passenger traffic up +4.6% year-on-year, though ongoing Middle East conflicts could disrupt momentum and weigh on positive traffic forecasts.
DFWC Global Shopping Monitor reveals key consumer drivers as passenger traffic roars ahead
The Duty Free World Council’s Full Year 2025 Global Shopping Monitor identifies the latest shopper spending habits and drivers.
IATA reports strong start to 2026 for air travel, but warns Middle East tensions pose risks
The airline trade body forecasts that strong demand growth will continue into 2026, though escalating conflict in the Middle East presents a significant risk to this outlook.
Vienna Airport posts robust retail growth in 2025 amid space expansion
Retail & Properties revenue climbed by +5.9% year-on-year, buoyed by higher shopping, hospitality, lounge and parking income related to passenger growth.
cdf Sanya International Duty Free Shopping Complex delivers strong Spring Festival results
Over the Spring Festival, cdf Sanya International Duty Free Shopping Complex achieved strong results with five-day sales up +23.7%, nine-day visitor numbers of 678,900, and single-day sales exceeding CNY200 million, reflecting its first peak season after Hainan’s customs closure.
Heathrow Airport retail revenue and spend growth outpace passenger traffic rise in 2025
Of retail performance, the company commented: “Higher passenger numbers boosted performance in food & beverage, premium services and car parking [and were] offset by weakness in advertising and bureaux de change in line with global trends.”
Auckland Airport retail revenue slips but spend rate climbs in H1 amid shift in duty-free sales mix
Retail revenue at New Zealand’s main gateway fell -2% year-on-year in H1 FY26, with income per passenger down -4%, while passenger spend rate rose +2% (+5% excluding FX).
TAV Airports buoyed by double-digit growth in duty-free and F&B revenue in 2025
Duty-free revenue climbed +17% year-on-year to €93 million while F&B leapt +22% to €224.1 million, buoyed by the opening of BTA operations in Antalya.
Non-aeronautical revenues continue recovery but remain behind pre-pandemic levels, says ACI World
We feature highlights from the ACI World Airport Economics Report, revealed to delegates at The Trinity Forum last week, with a focus on non-aeronautical revenues.
