Published on
08/06/2026 - 12:45 GMT+2
Air travel demand is strong and revenues are growing across the airline industry, yet profits are expected to halve in 2026 as soaring jet fuel prices hit companies worldwide, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA).
This is stated in the latest financial outlook of the trade body, which represents 370 airlines accounting for 85% of global air traffic.
Airlines worldwide are expected to generate a combined net profit of $23bn (€20bn) in 2026, down from a previously projected $41bn (€36bn) and roughly half the $45bn (€39bn) estimated in 2025.
