Air Canada cuts profit outlook amid fierce global competition – National

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Air Canada cut its full-year core profit forecast on Monday, as over-capacity in certain markets and competition on international routes impacted its pricing power.

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The updated forecast reflects the lower yield environment, less-than-expected load factors for the second half of the year and competitive pressures in international markets, Canada’s largest carrier said on Monday.

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The airline now expects its 2024 adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) to be in the range of C$3.1 billion ($2.26 billion) to C$3.4 billion, compared with its previous forecast of C$3.7 billion to C$4.2 billion.

Air Canada reported a preliminary second-quarter operating revenue of C$5.5 billion, up 6% from a year earlier. Analysts on average were expecting operating revenue at C$5.65 billion, according to LSEG data.

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The carrier also expects second-quarter operating income at C$466 million, compared with C$802 million reported a year earlier.

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