Editorial: A Dangerous Forecast For Airlines

Aircraft on runway
Credit: Rob Finlayson
With the air transport industry, it’s dangerous to forecast; remember all those bullish predictions for record passenger numbers and profits to be seen in 2020? The only thing that doesn’t change for airlines is change. Still, as 2025 draws to a close, it’s worth reflecting on some key lessons to be...
Karen Walker

Karen Walker is Air Transport World Editor-in-Chief and Aviation Week Network Group Air Transport Editor-in-Chief. She joined ATW in 2011 and oversees the editorial content and direction of ATW, Routes and Aviation Week Group air transport content.

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