IATA: 2017 to be another strong year for airline profits

IATA DG and CEO Alexandre de Juniac reported (28-Mar-2017) the association expects 2017 "to be another strong year", although airline profitability will be "a little down on 2016 as a result of higher oil prices". In 2016 airlines collectively made a record profit of USD35.6 billion. [more - original PR]