EU commercial flights rise despite higher jet fuel prices
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In the EU, the Number of Commercial Flights Increased Despite the Rise in the Price of Aviation Fuel
In the EU, the number of commercial flights increased despite the rise in the cost of aviation fuel In the summer of 2026, more than two million commercial flights were carried out <p>in the EU. At the same time, aviation fuel has risen in price by 71% from pre-crisis level.</p>
European Airports with Peak Passenger Numbers in the Summer, Despite the Conflict in the Middle East
Although European airports showed growth in passenger traffic in July and August, the Airports Council International (ACI) Europe recalls that performance was not the same in all markets and warns of the impact that rising fuel prices may have on the supply and demand for air travel.
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European airports welcomed more passengers during the past summer period than a year earlier. According to the airport trade association ACI Europe, passenger traffic within the European network increased by 3.9 percent in July compared to a year earlier, and in August, the increase was 3.1 percent.
The number of commercial flights in the European Union exceeded 2 million in the summer, reporting Eurostat.
The number of commercial flights in the EU has increased every summer compared to last year, despite the fact that Middle East fighting has led to higher fuel prices for aviation. According to Eurostat, over two million commercial flights were operated in the EU between June and August 2026, despite the fact that [...]
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