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 further crimp their bottom…

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…

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.

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.

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…

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

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

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

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…

The airline industry acknowledge fuel prices are impacting profits, but maintain taxes and restrictive regulations are the sectors bigger concerns.

Airlines are raising fares but still absorbing some fuel price increases costs