Iata summit in Brazil hears top executives say although jet fuel shortages are unlikely industry-wide profits will halve

The annual industry meeting comes as airlines also battle a shortage of new aircraft.

Global airline chiefs open their annual summit in Rio de Janeiro on Saturday facing a sharper test of the industry's post-pandemic recovery, as the Iran war drives up fuel costs…

Rising jet fuel costs could trigger more airline bankruptcies and mergers, especially among struggling budget carriers.

Global airline executives gathered in Rio de Janeiro for their annual summit on Saturday amid growing pressure on the industry's post-pandemic...

The global airline industry has significantly lowered its 2026 profit forecast due to rising fuel costs and disruptions from the Iran war. Airlines are now expected to earn $23…

IATA reduces 2026 airline profit forecast to $23 billion due to rising fuel costs and geopolitical instability.

Iata summit in Brazil hears top executives say although jet fuel shortages are unlikely industry-wide profits will halve

RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil: Airlines expect to carry more passengers this year but earn only half as much profit as in 2025, as high fuel prices don’t appear to be fully deterring…

That also means high ticket prices will likely continue.

The global airline industry is coming to terms with higher jet fuel prices as the new normal this year and likely into 2027.

Middle East airlines are set for a $4.3 billion loss in 2026 as war disruptions, airspace closures and soaring jet fuel prices hit Gulf carriers, says IATA.

The global airline industry nearly halved its 2026 profit forecast on Sunday, citing conflict in the Middle East that has driven up fuel costs, disrupted key air corridors and…

Global airline industry profits are expected to halve in 2026 as the conflict in the Middle East and a sharp rise in jet fuel prices weigh heavily on carriers worldwide

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.

Airline profits will halve to $23bn in 2026 as jet fuel jumps nearly 70%, IATA warned at its annual meeting in Rio de Janeiro hosted by LATAM.

Airlines are facing surging fuel costs from the war in the Middle East but executives say they are more concerned about taxes and regulations deemed too restrictive that could…

Revenues are forecast to rise strongly and passenger traffic to hit new records, yet the global airline industry is seeing profits squeezed by an Iran war-driven jet fuel price…

Airlines plan to increase ticket prices to offset rising fuel costs. This move might make flying unaffordable for some travelers. Jet fuel prices are projected to surge…

British Airways says airfares will likely rise further if jet fuel prices remain elevated, with long-haul and premium travelers expected to bear the largest increases as airlines…

IATA forecasts $350bn airline fuel bill for 2026, with profits dipping to their weakest margin since the COVID-19 years.