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Korean Air Q3 operating profit rises 12% despite 67% higher fuel costs

Korean Air reported third-quarter operating profit of 421.2 billion won ($310.1 million), up 11.9% year on year, after a margin-focused approach to capacity management. Net income climbed to 929.7 billion won ($684.4 million) from 91.9 billion won a year earlier, despite a 67% rise in fuel costs.

Discovered 2026-10-15T02:04:45.772273-07:00 | 2026-10-15T02:04:45.772273-07:00

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Korean Air’s operating profit improved despite a steep increase in fuel costs, showing the earnings impact of its stated margin-focused capacity management.
Net income rose to 929.7 billion won from 91.9 billion won a year earlier; the figures provide a measure of the carrier’s Q3 financial performance amid higher operating expenses.

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