- Net profit stood at $6.6bn in 2026 forecasts.
- Net margin equalled 2.1 pc.
- Profit per passenger reached $3.40.
- Demand in RPK grew 5.1 pc.
- Capacity in ASK increased 3.6 pc.
Asia Pacific carriers have been benefiting from shifting traffic flows linked to the Middle East conflict, according to the industry update at the IATA Congress in Rio de Janeiro. Several airlines adjusted capacity because of jet fuel shortages and higher prices from Gulf import reliance. Domestic and international passenger traffic continued to grow.
Net profit reached $6.6bn in 2026 forecasts with a net margin of 2.1 pc. Profit per passenger stood at $3.40. Demand in RPK increased 5.1 pc while capacity in ASK rose 3.6 pc.
Depreciation of several Asian currencies raised local costs of dollar-denominated expenses. Disruptions at Middle Eastern hubs created cargo opportunities on Europe-Asia lanes.
Willie Walsh shared “Profits will shrink from $45bn in 2025 to $23bn this year.”
