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April 27, 2026, 2:46 AM EDT. WH Smith's Australian airport retail business faces mounting pressure as shares fall 15% last week, now down 16% year-to-date. The UK-listed travel retailer's cautious outlook stems from weakened passenger demand and consumer confidence linked to the Middle East conflict. Flight cuts by Qantas and Virgin disrupt revenue growth tied to aviation activity. The group reported a pre-tax loss of A$51.75 million for six months to February, widening sharply from the previous year, with dividend cuts aimed at margin protection. Australian revenue edged up to £83 million in the year to August 2024 but faces an uncertain near-term outlook due to volatile international travel flows. WH Smith projects full-year profit below last year's A$223.56 million. The company remains committed to Australia as a strategic growth market, contingent on stable global aviation recovery.