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Airline Profits to Halve in 2026 as Fuel Costs Surge, IATA Warns
Global airlines are projected to see profits halve to $23bn in 2026 from $45bn in 2025, with net margins dropping to 2% due to surging jet fuel costs, according to IATA.
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