Reuters
• Julie Zhu, Sophie Yu
China’s three largest carriers reported operating losses in the third quarter, their second consecutive quarterly loss this year. Higher jet fuel costs, weak domestic fares and typhoon-related disruption eroded results during a period that is normally the airlines’ most profitable, putting them on course for full-year losses.
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