AVIATION SYNTH
Finance, results & leasing

IAG reports lower third-quarter operating profit

Last observed 2026-11-06 · Confidence 99%

Canonical event record

What happened

IAG reported a 16% year-on-year decline in third-quarter operating profit to €1.7 billion, while passenger numbers rose slightly and revenue increased 4.5%.

Why it matters: Higher fuel prices are pressuring airline profitability; IAG now forecasts €8.9 billion of fuel costs for 2026 while still targeting a 12% adjusted operating margin.

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