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.

Soaring jet fuel prices due to Middle East conflict are pushing budget airlines towards bankruptcy and industry consolidation, according to the head of the global airline body. …

Soaring jet fuel prices from Middle East tensions are straining airlines, increasing bankruptcy risks and likely accelerating industry mergers, according to IATA's latest warning.

Preço do combustível de aviação subiu 70%, impactando resultados financeiros das empresas do setor

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.

El queroseno de aviación tiene un precio medio un 70 % superior al del año pasado

The global airline industry is set for a sharp downturn in profitability in 2026, with earnings almost halved compared to earlier forecasts, as the ongoing Middle East conflict…

International Air Transport Association warns on jet fuel prices and route disruption

International Air Transport Association, IATA, has forecast that airline profitability will halve in 2026 compared to 2025, fingering war-related disruptions in the Middle East…

IATA prevé beneficios menguantes por combustible encarecido y tensiones globales; pese a márgenes presionados y retrasos industriales, la demanda de pasajeros y carga resiste con…

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 travel, according to…

Global airline profits are projected to halve in 2026, with the Middle East crisis and rising fuel costs significantly impacting the industry, IATA reports

La IATA estima que las aerolíneas transportarán 5.100 millones de pasajeros en 2026, pero sus ganancias caerán un 50% debido al aumento de los costos del combustible y la…

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

Les compagnies aériennes prévoient en 2026 plus de trafic mais moitié moins de bénéfices que l'année précédente. Selon les calculs de l'Iata, le bénéfice net devrait être de 4,50…

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…

Segundo novas projeções da Iata, as receitas totais do setor devem atingir US$ 1,165 trilhão em 2026, alta de 9,4%, sobretudo diante de uma disparada nos preços das passagens

That also means high ticket prices will likely continue.

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.

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