Arab Air Carriers Organization: Member airlines expected to lose about 4.3 billion US dollars this year

On November 3 local time, the 59th Annual General Meeting of the Arab Air Carriers Organization held a working session in Doha, the capital of Qatar. The latest industry report released at the meeting shows that, affected by factors such as regional conflicts, rising energy costs, and disruptions to flight operations, the organization's member airlines are expected to post a combined net loss of about US$4.3 billion in 2026. The report also shows that the cargo business of the organization's member airlines grew by 4% year on year in 2025, but is expected to decline by 5.2% in 2026.