SINGAPORE (Jan 31): Airlines in the region which can control their yields successfully are expected to lift their earnings this year while players like airports and maintenance players are expected to see positive developments as traffic growth persists, says DBS Group Research.
According to a Wednesday DBS report, fuel prices will be a key focus for airlines this year, having crossed US$75/bbl compared to an average of US$64/bbl in 2017.
With less hedging coverage, average costs per available seat-kilometre (ASK) is expected to rise for two straight years.
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