Charter Market Report January - March (Q1) 2026 Overview

The 2026 charter market recorded a healthy winter season, with bookings showing moderate growth year-on-year. Demand remained concentrated in core destinations, led by the Caribbean, while other regions maintained stable activity levels.

Following a solid start to the year, increasing macroeconomic uncertainty began to weigh on market momentum toward the end of Q1. The market is still expected to deliver an overall healthy summer season, with booking and charter activity likely to pick up closer to the start of the peak months.

This report provides an overview of the 2026 charter market, with a focus on global booking patterns and reservation trends across both winter and summer seasons. IYC continues to closely monitor market dynamics and evolving client preferences, which remain key factors shaping current and future industry trends.

The IYC Intelligence Team