IATA: 2008 airline industry losses as high as $8 billion

IATA said the global airline industry lost up to $8 billion in 2008, $3 billion higher than its previous estimates, stating that a "larger than expected" $4 billion fourth-quarter loss owing to the recession and fuel hedging losses weighed down full-year results. In a "financial health monitor"...

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