Gulf airlines are currently absorbing the rising costs of carbon credits required under the CORSIA framework, but this may not last. The article explains that carriers in the region are facing higher prices for eligible credits as global demand increases and supply tightens. For now, airlines are covering these costs internally rather than passing them to passengers, but the article suggests this is a temporary measure. As CORSIA compliance deadlines approach and credit prices continue to climb, Gulf carriers will eventually need to decide whether to raise fares, invest in more efficient aircraft, or purchase higher volumes of credits. The piece is worth reading for anyone tracking how carbon market costs are hitting specific industries and regions, and what that means for the price of compliance.
