Global airlines slash 2026 profit forecast on fuel shock from Iran war

The global airline industry has nearly halved its 2026 profit forecast, citing Middle East conflict that is pushing up fuel costs and disrupting key air corridors. The downgrade highlights pressure on already thin airline margins and raises earnings risk across the sector. The news is likely to weigh on airline stocks and related travel names.

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The global airline industry has nearly halved its 2026 profit forecast, citing Middle East conflict that is pushing up fuel costs and disrupting key air corridors. The downgrade highlights pressure on already thin airline margins and raises earnings risk across the sector. The news is likely to weigh on airline stocks and related travel names.