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Figures indicate ridership growth of over 13% compared to last year Dubai. Roads and Transport Authority. 1st January 2026: Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) transported more than 2.8 million passengers during New Year’s Eve 2026 celebrations, achieving ridership growth of over 13% compared to last year’s over 2.5 riders. This was delivered as part of an integrated traffic and operational plan that included the management and regulation of traffic movement and implementation of temporary road closures across the Emirate, in direct coordination with Dubai Event Security Committee, as well as relevant authorities and strategi

28 November 2025 (Geneva) — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for October 2025 global passenger demand with the following highlights: Total demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPK), was up 6.6% compared to October 2024. Total capacity, measured in available seat kilometers (ASK), was up 5.8% year-on-year. The October load factor was 84.6% (+0.7 ppt compared to October 2024). International demand rose 8.5% compared to October 2024. Capacity was up 7.1% year-on-year, and the load factor was 84.6% (+1.1 ppt compared to October 2024). Domestic demand increased 3.4% compared to October 2024.