Strategic Fuel and Currency Hedging in the Global Airline Industry

This independent research article analyzes strategic fuel and currency hedging mechanisms used in the global airline industry to mitigate operational and financial risk exposure. The study explores fuel price volatility, exchange rate fluctuations, hybrid protection models, layered hedging strategies, and integrated risk management structures adopted by modern airlines. The article also discusses practical case studies involving major international carriers and examines future trends involving AI-supported analytics, sustainability transitions, and advanced financial protection systems in aviation. Originally published on Medium:https://medium.com/@comercial_28404/strategic-fuel-and-currency-hedging-in-the-global-airline-industry-78e07979177d