The Hong Kong-based conglomerate saw its underlying profits soar by 48 per cent year on year in the first half of 2026.

Numbers driven by stronger demand, but Hong Kong flag carrier warns of headwinds caused by escalating Middle East conflict.

Hong Kong carrier has been among the biggest beneficiaries of the Iran war as travellers rerouted away from Gulf hubs. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.