GENEVA: The International Air Transport Association (IATA) remains upbeat about Malaysia’s aviation recovery in 2026 as the country stands to benefit from the Asia-Pacific market – the world’s fastest-growing air travel region.
Although Malaysia’s international air traffic has recovered, albeit at a slower pace than the global average, IATA director-general Willie Walsh said he was optimistic about its prospects.
Walsh said the gap from Malaysia’s slower pace represents an opportunity for stronger growth next year as airlines rebuild capacity and demand continues to strengthen, including from air cargo operations.
“Malaysia is a very attractive market and from an international travel point of view, the recovery has been slower than global levels, but that represents an opportunity for the region in 2026,” he told Bernama during a media briefing on IATA’s global outlook in Geneva on Tuesday.
