Airline Stocks Face Fuel Cost Surge as Strong International Demand Supports Fares

Fuel costs have surged in the wake of the U.S.-Iran war, increasing concerns that major airlines could post losses in the second quarter. The industry is under pressure as higher fuel expenses weigh on profitability, yet international passenger demand remains solid. That has also brought attention to the possibility that airlines may benefit from higher airfares despite rising costs. Airline stocks now sit between the negative impact of soaring fuel prices and the positive signal of record-level travel demand, making future earnings and any share-price recovery key points to watch. Source: mk.co.kr