Daily Memo: Growing Forward With Caution, Can Airline Optimism Last?

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Collectively, the five largest U.S. airlines have spent more than $45 billion on fuel in the first three quarters of 2026, 52% more than the year-ago period. Despite strong demand trends that are pushing revenues to record levels and sustaining forward optimism, carriers are proceeding with caution...
Christine Boynton

Christine Boynton is a Senior Editor covering air transport in the Americas for Aviation Week Network.

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