Airlines Expected To Lose $5.6 Billion Next Year

from National Public Radio

International air travel is expected to pick up in the coming year. Even with more passengers flying, rising fuel prices and other pressures are expected to keep airlines in the red. The International Air Transport Association which represents most of the world's airlines is predicting overall losses of about $5.6 billion in 2010.

Broadcast Dates

• Morning Edition, December 15, 2009