IATA says Europe's air connectivity growth stalled in 2025 amid high costs, regulatory burden

Geneva [Switzerland], May 21 (ANI): Europe's air connectivity growth almost stalled in 2025 as airlines faced high operating costs and increasing regulatory pressure, according to a news brief released by the International Air Transport Association (IATA). The airline industry body said the total number of routes connecting Europe grew by just 1 per cent in 2025, below the 1.5 per cent compound annual growth reco