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IATA chief economist Marie Owens Thomsen says airline conditions could deteriorate if fuel prices remain elevated while consumers’ purchasing power declines. Carriers with stronger balance sheets are better positioned to withstand the pressure, but airlines have limited ability to offset higher costs by raising ticket prices.
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IATA chief economist Marie Owens Thomsen says airline conditions could deteriorate if fuel prices remain elevated while consumers’ purchasing power declines. Carriers with stronger balance sheets are better positioned to withstand the pressure, but airlines have limited ability to offset higher costs by raising ticket prices.
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