Premium Passengers Drive Airline Profits Amid Sluggish Economy
by Mia Taylor Last updated: 5:25 PM ET, Fri July 18, 2025 With lower income Americans struggling amid a worsening economy and growing inflation, airlines are betting big on premium…
British Airways Owner Soars As Demand for Air Travel Boosts IAG Profits
Shares of British Airways’ owner IAG climbed as much as 5% after surpassing profit expectations. Adjusted operating profit rose 27% to 4.4 billion euros last year, beating analyst forecasts. The…
Airline profits lag even as travel demand breaks records
Passengers pass through O’Hare airport in Chicago, July 3, 2024. Scott Olson | Getty Images Record summer air travel demand isn’t translating to record U.S. airline profits. Carriers will have…