Three major airlines' revenue grew in the first three quarters of 2026 but combined losses reached 8.435 billion yuan

On November 2, 2026, Pinchain Tourism reported that Air China, China Eastern Airlines and China Southern Airlines recorded operating revenue of 140.963 billion yuan, 117.066 billion yuan and 147.212 billion yuan respectively in the first three quarters of 2026, up 8.58%, 10.01% and 6.93% year-on-year respectively; the report said passenger volume grew, but affected by a sharp rise in aviation fuel costs, the three major airlines' combined losses reached 8.435 billion yuan. This report is currently the latest development of the event, and no follow-up report has yet disclosed the specific composition of the losses, the individual profit and loss figures of each airline, or the specific increase in aviation fuel costs.