Chinese Airlines Face Losses: Jet fuel surge, weak fares hit Q3 margins; stocks sink this year

China’s leading airlines are experiencing significant financial losses amid rising jet fuel prices and weak domestic fare competition. Air China and China Eastern are expected to report their seventh consecutive annual net loss since the pandemic began. China Southern, after a brief return to profitability, is also projected to return to losses. Analysts indicate that the fourth quarter may continue to be challenging due to high operational expenses.