# The International Air Transport Association projects global airline net profits will rise to 644-billion-rand in 2025, up from 57-billion-rand last year. IATA director-general Willie Walsh says lower jet fuel prices and increased passenger demand are boosting margins, despite global market uncertainties. Walsh estimates that passenger numbers could reach approximately five-billion, and total revenue is expected to hit 17-trillion-rand. However, he warned that while profitability is improving, it remains vulnerable to shocks like taxes or regulatory changes.
IATA forecasts stronger airline profits in 2025