Russian airline passenger traffic down 7% May-Aug 2026, Rosaviatsia reports

Russian airlines carried 39.5 million passengers from May to August 2026, a 7% year-on-year decline, with domestic traffic at 29.6 million and international at 9.9 million. The drop reflects sustained Western sanctions and airspace restrictions limiting international routes, while domestic demand remains relatively resilient. This signals continued strain on Russia's aviation sector but no acute crisis.