Airlines set to soar, 20% rise in profit expected

The domestic airline industry will see operating profit rise more than 20% next fiscal, after a near-tripling this fiscal, fuelled by a strong recovery in passenger traffic, ability to pass on volatile fuel prices to flyers, and reduced fluctuation in foreign exchange rates, according to CRISIL Ratings.

The domestic airline industry will see operating profit rise more than 20% next fiscal, after a near-tripling this fiscal, fuelled by a strong recovery in passenger traffic, ability to pass on volatile fuel prices to flyers, and reduced fluctuation in foreign exchange rates, according to CRISIL Ratings.