Bloomberg
• Valentine Hilaire
LATAM Airlines Group says energy costs may remain high even if tensions in the Middle East subside, prompting the carrier to expect slower capacity growth. The warning highlights how fuel-price exposure can constrain airline expansion even as geopolitical pressure eases.
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LATAM Airlines Group says energy costs may remain high even if tensions in the Middle East subside, prompting the carrier to expect slower capacity growth. The warning highlights how fuel-price exposure can constrain airline expansion even as geopolitical pressure eases.
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