Mideast Carriers Face More Turbulence
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Middle East carriers face more turbulence according to the International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) revised annual forecast. IATA said airline industry losses will reach $1.5 billion (Dh5.5 billion) by the end of the year. Previously IATA forecast losses of $200 million (Dh734 million). IATA explains that the region’s geographic location is the centerpoint for several international hubs which means it…
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