Airlines to Earn Record Profits This Year

Global airlines are in line to earn a record-setting $15.1 billion in 2010, according to the industry group International Air Transport Association (IATA).
Airlines to Earn Record Profits This Year
A passenger plane is seen shortly after takeoff at the Geneva international airport on March 11, 2010. The International Air Transport Association (IATA) said that global airlines are in line to earn a record-setting $15.1 billion in 2010. (Fabrice Coffrini/Getty Images)
12/14/2010
Updated:
10/1/2015
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A passenger plane is seen shortly after takeoff at the Geneva international airport on March 11, 2010. The International Air Transport Association (IATA) said that global airlines are in line to earn a record-setting $15.1 billion in 2010.   (Fabrice Coffrini/Getty Images)