Air cargo volumes from the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MESA) increased 10% year-on-year (YoY) in October 2026, despite continuing capacity constraints and geopolitical tensions in the Arabian Gulf, according to the latest figures from WorldACD Market Data. The growth was largely supported by strong export demand from India, with the later timing of the Diwali holiday period this year contributing to higher volumes. Compared with September, MESA tonnages increased 3%