Airlines around the world are moving quickly to increase their jet fuel hedging as they eye five month lows in crude prices that many expect to taper off at around US$50 a barrel. "Some airlines are popping in and hedging bits and pieces daily at a Brent price of $55 and down to $50," said a trader with a bank that handles hedging for many Asian airlines according to Reuters. Indonesia's PT Garuda Indonesia has hedged 45 per cent of its 2015 jet fuel needs and is now looking to raise that … [Read more...] about Record low oil prices fuel hedging strategies
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IATA airlines financial monitor – August 2014
IATA, the International Air and Transport Association, released the latest airlines financial monitor. Here are the key points: - Worldwide airline share prices rose 3 per cent in August compared to July, slightly ahead of the broader market on further easing in fuel prices; - Initial Q2 financial results show strong gains for US airlines’ performance, but declines in Asia … [Read more...] about IATA airlines financial monitor – August 2014