UK airline stocks rebounded sharply in afternoon trading after early losses, with International Consolidated Airlines Group SA (LSE:IAG) and easyJet PLC (LSE:EZJ) both posting gains of 7%.
Analysts at RBC noted that while the European aviation sector faces mounting recessionary risks amid rising trade tensions, there remains a mixed picture for carriers depending on their operational focus and cost structures.
In recent weeks, broader economic uncertainty and potential US tariffs have…