Some Worrying Trends Emerge In Airline Industry Outlook

Dubai World Central–Al Maktoum International Airport concept

The UAE government in April approved the transition of operations from Dubai International Airport to Dubai World Central-Al Maktoum International Airport (pictured in concept), a process that is expected to take years.

Credit: Dubai Airports
Following their deepest crisis to date, airlines have enjoyed a strong rebound in traffic over the past two years, accompanied by high yields, a sharp increase in costs and severe growth pains. But as the global airline community prepares to meet at the International Air Transport Association annual...
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