Airlines operating from the Middle East are projected to post a $4.3 billion net loss in 2026, a swing from a $7.2 billion net profit in 2025, according to the International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) June outlook as reported by Middle East Eye (MEE) [1][2].
The forecast follows the Feb. 28, 2026, air strikes launched by the United States and Israel on Iran, and the retaliatory Iranian strikes near U.S. military installations in Qatar and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), the report stated [2]. Several international airports were hit in the exchange, including Dubai International Airport, described as the world’s busiest for international passengers, as well as airports in Abu Dhabi, Kuwait and Bahrain [1].
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