Rebounding airline sector yet to clear trees
GLOBAL airline industry profits could hit a record high this year, helped by falling jet fuel prices, rising travel demand and cost-cutting. The International Air Transport Association (Iata) predicted last month that industry profit for 2014 is likely to hit US$19.7 billion - well above the US$12.9 billion expected last year and the US$7.4 billion made in 2012.
But the Geneva-based group, which represents 240 airlines or 84 per cent of total air traffic, also noted a steady deterioration in margins. This year's profit will…
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