LATAM Airlines Cuts Outlook

LATAM Airlines lowered its annual earnings forecast due to soaring fuel costs that squeezed operating margins. Despite strong third-quarter revenue and higher net profit, rising fuel expenses weighed on the carrier's outlook.

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LATAM AIRLINES GROUP SA cut its core earnings forecast for the year on Tuesday afternoon as soaring fuel prices squeezed operating margins. The downward revision arrived alongside a stronger revenue outlook driven by resilient third-quarter travel demand. The airline group's margin squeeze underscores the limits of passing higher fuel bills on to passengers.