Global airline profits are projected to drop 50% to $23 billion by 2026, driven by soaring fuel costs and disruptions from the ongoing Middle East conflict, says IATA.
IATA has revised its profit forecast for 2026
Jun 08, 2026
11:28 am
What's the storyThe International Air Transport Association (IATA) has revised its profit forecast for the global airline industry, predicting a sharp decline in profitability by 2026.
The association now expects airlines to generate a combined net profit of $23 billion in 2026, down from an earlier estimate of $41 billion and last year's estimated profit of $45 billion.
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