European airport passenger traffic records first annual decline since pandemic recovery

2026-06-04T09:42:00

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European airports recorded their first annual passenger decline since the pandemic recovery despite continued growth in parts of the EU market.

European airport traffic fell slightly in April as geopolitical uncertainty and operational disruption affected passenger volumes.

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