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- New data on the world's busiest airports in 2023 reveals the latest trends in global travel.
- 8.5 billion passengers traveled by plane last year, almost marking a return to pre-pandemic levels.
- Airports in Asia and the Middle East became busier, but the US has once again clinched the top spot.
International travel is almost back to pre-pandemic levels, according to the just-released list of the world's busiest airports in 2023.