China Eastern Posts Wider First-Half Loss
China Eastern Airlines reported a wider first-half net loss of 2.2 billion yuan as costs weighed on results. Revenue for the first six months of 2026 rose 11.1 percent to 74.2 billion yuan according to an exchange filing.
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China Eastern Airlines reported a first-half net loss of 2.2 billion yuan ($327.09 million) on Sunday morning, widening from 1.4 billion yuan a year earlier. The carrier's loss expanded despite higher operating income in the world's second-largest economy. China carriers continue to face margin pressure amid shifting travel demand.
