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Aeroméxico’s third-quarter profit falls 58% as fuel costs rise
Aeroméxico’s net profit fell 58% in the third quarter of 2026, covering July through September.
The Mexican airline earned $40.6 million in the quarter, but recorded a net loss of $6 million across the first nine months of the year.
Higher jet fuel costs were the main pressure, amid rising fuel prices linked to the war in Iran.
Aeroméxico spent 57.6% more on fuel in the quarter than a year earlier.
The airline raised fares where possible, and quarterly revenue grew 13% to $1.619 billion, while operating cash flow fell 12% for the quarter.
The company also said its suspension of flights to Tulum was temporary, citing market conditions and a drop in passenger demand for the destination.
Aeroméxico’s net profit fell 58% in the third quarter of 2026 to $40.6 million.
The airline’s fuel bill rose 57.6% as higher jet fuel prices weighed on its finances.
Revenue increased 13% to $1.619 billion in the July-to-September period.
Operating cash flow fell 12% from the same period a year earlier.
Aeroméxico reported a net loss of $6 million for the first nine months of 2026.
- Who
- Aeroméxico, the Mexican airline.
- What
- Its third-quarter net profit fell 58% to $40.6 million.
- When
- The third quarter of 2026, covering July to September.
- Where
- Not stated.
- Why
- The article cites higher jet fuel prices amid the war in Iran.
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- Net profit
- $40.6 million in the third quarter of 2026
- Profit decline
- 58% year over year
- Jet fuel costs
- Up 57.6% in the third quarter
- Revenue
- $1.619 billion, up 13%
- Nine-month net result
- $6 million loss
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