Domestic airline stocks are drawing market attention as they surged in tandem during the morning session on the 15th.

As expectations for a ceasefire between the United States and Iran spread, the possibility of international oil price stabilization has come to the forefront. Coupled with forecasts for a recovery in aviation demand, a flood of buying has poured into related stocks.

As of the morning of this day, Korean Air showed a strong trend, surging more than 13%. Asiana Airlines and Jeju Air also recorded double-digit gains, while Jin Air and Air Busan exhibited steep upward momentum as well. Hanjin Kal and AK Holdings, the holding companies of aviation affiliates, also rose in tandem, bringing a favorable wind across the entire sector.

The market views the expectations of easing tensions in the Middle East as having led to an improvement in investment sentiment for the aviation sector. Given the industry's characteristics, where fuel costs account for a high proportion of expenses, airlines are highly sensitive to fluctuations in oil prices. Therefore, the alleviation of geopolitical risks is evaluated as a key factor heightening expectations for oil price stabilization.

In addition, forecasts for increased international passenger demand ahead of the summer vacation season are cited as a positive catalyst. As overseas travel demand continues steadily, expectations are also growing for improved load factors and route expansion among airlines.

In particular, market interest continues to focus on the progress of the integration process between Korean Air and Asiana Airlines. Low-cost carriers (LCCs) such as Jeju Air, Jin Air, and Air Busan are also mentioned as direct beneficiaries of the recovery in travel demand.

Securities firms advise that since the aviation sector is a representative cyclical industry influenced by oil prices, exchange rates, and international affairs, investors should closely monitor future changes in the Middle East situation and travel demand trends. However, the possibility of profit-taking sell-offs due to the recent short-term surge has also been raised.

Experts projected that trends in international oil prices, passenger traffic performance, and the global economic climate will be the key variables determining the future direction of airline stock prices.

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