IATA warns $100 billion jet fuel jump halves airline profit outlook for 2026, Tekedia Capital says

• Tekedia Capital analysis flags a jet fuel shock as IATA sees global airline net profit falling to USD 23 billion in 2026 from USD 45 billion.
• Net margin forecast drops to 2.0% from 4.2% as average jet fuel prices are expected to run 70% higher, adding about USD 100 billion.
• Oil above USD 100 a barrel, tied to U.S.-Iran conflict spillovers, drives jet fuel volatility; March jet fuel prices rose 103% m/m.
• Pricing power looks constrained as travelers delay bookings; 86% expect fares to track fuel costs, raising demand-risk for leisure traffic.
• Hedging widens performance gaps; Ryanair locked 80% of summer fuel, while EasyJet, Lufthansa cite sharply higher fuel burdens.

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