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ReutersOliver Taslic

Iran war widens gap between European network airlines and low-cost rivals

Shares in Air France-KLM, Lufthansa and IAG have outperformed European low-cost carriers as premium demand and Asia-linked routes offset weak intra-European fares. The divergence now hinges on whether elevated long-haul ticket prices persist if fuel costs ease, potentially reshaping airline earnings and investor expectations.

2026-08-03T04:31:22.604703-07:00