Pegasus Airlines Faces Financial Challenges Amid Rising Costs

By Ivan PetrenkoJun 18, 2024 15:30 PMNews
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Pegasus Airlines, a leading Turkish low-cost carrier, is grappling with soaring costs that threaten its financial stability. Mehmet Tevfik Nane, Chairman and former CEO, highlighted these concerns during an event organized by The Aviation Club UK.

Nane revealed that the airline’s profit margins have significantly eroded due to rising expenses, making the current financial trajectory unsustainable. Despite a 17% increase in quarterly revenues to €519 million ($556.1 million) in Q1 2024, operating expenses surged by 26%, leading to a net loss of €103 million ($110.3 million).

The airline's Q1 2024 financial results underscore the severity of the situation. While revenues grew, operating costs escalated to €563 million ($603.2 million), resulting in an operating loss of €36.8 million ($39.4 million), a sharp increase from the previous year’s €6.2 million ($6.6 million).

Nane emphasized that the cost environment remains challenging, with the cost of available seat kilometer excluding fuel (CASK ex-fuel) expected to rise by mid-to-high single digits in 2024. Nevertheless, Pegasus Airlines maintains that a strong peak season could help achieve one of the highest EBITDA margins in the industry, projected between 28% and 30%.

The broader aviation industry is also feeling the pinch. According to FlightGlobal, issues such as aircraft delivery delays and inflation-related costs are widespread. Despite these challenges, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) maintains a positive outlook, projecting a global net profit of $30.5 billion for airlines in 2024, up from $27.4 billion in 2023.

While regions like Latin America face mixed results and financial struggles, IATA forecasts industry-wide profitability with global revenues nearing $996 billion. However, the association cautions that traffic growth may slow after two years of strong demand.

In conclusion, Pegasus Airlines is navigating a turbulent financial landscape marked by rising costs and industry-wide challenges. The carrier's ability to maintain high EBITDA margins amidst these pressures will be critical in sustaining its operations and competitiveness in the market.

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