John Whelan: Airlines feeling the pain of Trump policies
US routes account for around 50% of profits for Lufthansa, Air France-KLM, and Aer Lingus owner IAG. Picture: Artur Widak/PA
The airline industry is feeling the pain of the Trump administration's policies and erratic pronouncements, which have produced negative sentiments toward the US among international travellers.
American Airlines, Delta, Southwest, and JetBlue all reported falling foreign visitor numbers, as well as domestic travel declining in the first three months of the year. In regulatory filings, they are forecasting further declines across the rest of the year.
