Global air traffic saw solid growth in October

• The IATA reports global air traffic rose 6.6% in October to show an acceleration from September's mark.
• The markets in China and Russia paced the gains, up 12.3% and 11.4% respectively, while airlines in Latin America recorded the best improvement in load factor on tight capacity.
• Though airlines in North America only saw a moderate 3.6% rise in international travel, indications are that the business environment is improving.
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