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Virgin Australia navigates a doubling of jet fuel prices with robust hedging and fare adjustments, maintaining its FY26 earnings outlook despite rising costs.

Qantas has sharply revised its FY26 outlook as jet fuel prices soar, doubling its international unit revenue growth forecast while trimming domestic capacity and deferring its share buyback.

Qantas Airways has updated its interim dividend announcement, confirming a fully franked payment of AUD 0.198 per share for the half-year ending December 2025, with a clarified NZD equivalent amount.

Air New Zealand has halted its full-year 2026 earnings guidance following a sharp spike in jet fuel prices triggered by Middle East conflict, introducing uncertainty into its financial outlook.

Virgin Australia has reported robust first-half FY26 results, with underlying EBIT up 11.7% driven by strong leisure travel and transformation gains, despite inflationary pressures.

Qantas Airways delivered a solid half-year performance with a 5.1% rise in underlying profit before tax to $1.456 billion, underpinned by strong travel demand and fleet renewal. The Group announced a fully franked interim dividend of $300 million and a $150 million on-market share buy-back.

Air New Zealand reported a $40 million net loss for the first half of FY2026, citing global engine maintenance delays and escalating aviation costs. The airline is undertaking a strategic review to restore profitability and prepare for fleet expansion.

Air New Zealand has revised its first half 2026 financial outlook to a pre-tax loss between NZD 30 million and 55 million, citing weaker revenue growth and rising costs. The airline is pushing cost-saving measures while highlighting uncertainties ahead.

Qantas Airways has updated its dividend announcement for the six months ending June 2025, confirming a fully franked total dividend of AUD 0.264 per share with clarified currency payment arrangements for New Zealand shareholders.

Virgin Australia has delivered a strong FY25 performance with pro forma underlying NPAT up 27.8%, meeting prospectus targets, while reaffirming its FY26 outlook amid operational improvements and fleet expansion.

Virgin Australia has reported a robust FY25 performance, surpassing IPO forecasts with strong earnings growth and operational improvements. The airline reaffirms its positive outlook for FY26, underpinned by fleet expansion and ongoing transformation benefits.

Virgin Australia reported a 3% revenue increase and a 28% rise in underlying EBIT for FY25, while statutory net profit fell 12% due to IPO and Qatar Airways transaction costs. The airline expanded its fleet and loyalty program amid ongoing transformation efforts.