Air Canada aims for a 36% increase in operating revenue by 2028, driven by strong demand for leisure travel both domestically and internationally. The airline anticipates a post-pandemic surge in air travel, with travelers prioritizing experiences over goods. Air Canada also forecasts adjusted EBITDA between $3.4-billion and $3.8-billion in 2025, exceeding analysts' expectations. The carrier plans to expand its network, focusing on routes to China and the Asia-Pacific region. Air Canada expects operating revenue of approximately $30-billion in 2028 with a core profit margin of 17% or greater.
said on Tuesday it was targeting a 36 per cent jump in its 2028 operating revenue from the current year, riding a wave of strong demand for leisure travel across domestic and international routes.
Air Canada also forecast its 2025 adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization in the range of $3.4-billion to $3.8-billion, compared with analysts’ estimates of $3.63-billion according to data compiled by LSEG. It also plans to expand its network. Earlier this year, the Montreal-based carrier revealed plans to increase flights to China and to add capacity to other Asia-Pacific routes.
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