Lufthansa expects tough second half of 2026 for airlines despite easing oil prices

Oil prices may have eased, but German airline group Lufthansa says carriers are still facing a challenging second half of 2026. Felipe Bonifatti, the group’s vice president for Asia Pacific and joint ventures East, tells CNA’s Yasmin Jonkers that geopolitical uncertainty and higher operating costs continue to weigh on the industry's outlook. He also discusses India's growing importance to Lufthansa and the role of airline partnerships in helping carriers navigate uncertainty.

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