The highlights of expected 2018 performance include:A slight decline in the operating margin to 8.1%, down from 8.3% in 2017. Average net profit per departing passenger of $8.90, up from $8.45 in 2017. Europe: Europe-based carriers are expected to deliver a net profit of $11.5 billion in 2018, up from $9.8 billion in 2017. Latin America: Airlines in Latin America are forecast to generate a $900 million net profit in 2018, up from $700 million in 2017. Middle East: Middle East carriers are forecast to see net profits improve to $600 million in 2018, up from $300 million in 2017.

Source: Bangkok Post December 05, 2017 18:22 UTC