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For example, does one count British Airways, or International Airlines Group (IAG), of which <span class=\"display-card-hyperlink display-card-hyperlink-no-vignette\" data-id=\"77388\"style=\";  ;\" class=\"display-card-hyperlink display-card-hyperlink-no-vignette\"><a href=\"https:\/\/simpleflying.com\/tag\/british-airways\/\"  >British Airways<\/a><\/span> is a part? Additionally, some airlines may have a higher total profit, while smaller airlines may have a much larger profit margin adjusted for their revenue. This article will include groups (like IAG) and will list airlines based on the group&#8217;s reported profit in 2024\/2025. 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