International Air Transport Association head Willie Walsh warns of inevitable air fare increases in Europe due to high jet fuel costs amid the US-Israeli war's impact on Iran and the Strait of Hormuz, despite some airlines recently reducing European fares.
The head of the International Air Transport Association, Willie Walsh, states that higher ticket prices for European air travel are inevitable due to the high cost of jet fuel, despite some recent fare reductions. Concerns over potential summer fuel shortages in the UK persist, exacerbated by the conflict in the Middle East and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, which has significantly impacted jet fuel prices.
The International Air Transport Association's head, Willie Walsh, states that higher ticket prices for European air travellers are inevitable due to the high cost of jet fuel, despite some recent fare cuts. Concerns over potential summer fuel shortages in the UK persist, exacerbated by the Middle East conflict's impact on the Strait of Hormuz, though panic is deemed unnecessary.
The International Air Transport Association warns that higher ticket prices for European air travellers are inevitable due to the high cost of jet fuel, exacerbated by the conflict in the Middle East and potential summer fuel shortages.
Short U.S. domestic flights (<250 nautical miles) declined 11% from 2016 to 2026, while longer flights increased, driven by higher costs and inefficiencies of short hops, exacerbated by rising fuel prices.
International Airlines Group expects to spend £1.7bn more on fuel than planned since US-Israeli attack on IranBusiness news – live updatesThe parent company of British Airways has warned of lower profits and said it expects to spend about €2bn (£1.72bn) more on fuel than planned this year due to the Iran war.International Airlines Group (IAG), which also owns Aer Lingus, Iberia and Vueling, said it has hedged 70% of its expected fuel use for this year with costs expected to be about €9bn, up from previous forecasts of €7.1bn. Continue reading...
International Airlines Group expects to spend £1.7bn more on fuel than planned since US-Israeli attack on IranBusiness news – live updatesThe parent company of British Airways has warned of lower profits and said it expects to spend about €2bn (£1.72bn) more on fuel than planned this year due to the Iran war.International Airlines Group (IAG), which also owns Aer Lingus, Iberia and Vueling, said it has hedged 70% of its expected fuel use for this year with costs expected to be about €9bn, up from previous forecasts of €7.1bn. Continue reading...
International Airlines Group expects to spend £1.7bn more on fuel than planned since US-Israeli attack on IranBusiness news – live updatesThe parent company of British Airways has issued a profit warning and said it expects to spend about €2bn (£1.72bn) more on fuel than planned this year due to the Iran war.International Airlines Group (IAG), which also owns Aer Lingus, Iberia and Vueling, said it has hedged 70% of its expected fuel use for this year with costs expected to be about €9bn, up from previous forecasts of €7.1bn. Continue reading...
The German airline group posted its highest-ever revenue in 2025 and improved its first-quarter results, but soaring jet fuel costs linked to the Iran war are forcing route cuts and pushing annual profit below initial forecasts.
Air India is cutting international and domestic flight schedules through July, citing a sharp increase in jet fuel prices and airspace restrictions. The airline has implemented fare hikes and fuel surcharges to mitigate losses, drawing criticism from the Congress party.
Air India is cutting nearly 100 domestic and international flights through July as soaring jet fuel prices and airspace closures due to the Gulf conflict render many routes unprofitable.
Company had struggled to increase post-pandemic demand before war in Iran pushed up jet fuel costsSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxSpirit Airlines has announced that it has gone out of business after the low-cost airline ran out of cash and a rescue attempt by the Trump administration appeared to stall.The airline that once operated hundreds of daily flights on its bright yellow planes and employed about 17,000 people said that after 34 years it had “started an orderly wind-down of our operations, effective immediately”. Continue reading...
Travel firms including EasyJet, Jet2 and On The Beach are offering guarantees against fuel surcharges and same-day refunds to reassure jittery summer holidaymakers. The moves come as rising oil prices driven by the US-Israel war on Iran threaten to push up jet fuel costs and potentially lead to flight cancellations, particularly if the standoff around the Strait of Hormuz intensifies.
Spirit Airlines is preparing to cease operations after running out of cash, with a Trump administration rescue attempt appearing to stall. The carrier struggled to secure a deal with creditors and funding to maintain operations. The administration was working on a potential $500 million loan, and Trump suggested the government could buy the carrier. If Spirit liquidates, it will be the first major US carrier to do so since the 2008 recession. The airline has faced challenges from high oil prices and post-pandemic demand, compounded by a blocked $3.8 billion JetBlue merger in 2024.
Travel companies including EasyJet and On The Beach are offering guarantees against flight cancellations and fast refunds to reassure summer holidaymakers, as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East drive up jet fuel costs. EasyJet has pledged to run its full summer schedule with no additional fuel charges, while On The Beach promises same-day refunds for cancelled flights. The moves come as consumers book later amid uncertainty following the US-Israel war on Iran, with some European airlines already cancelling thousands of flights.
Gas prices have reached a four-year high while jet fuel costs have doubled, prompting NPR to interview industry executives and energy experts about the widespread economic impact on American consumers.
Aerial firefighting contractors warn that skyrocketing jet fuel prices since the war in Iran began could nearly double fuel costs to $100 million this fire season. The US Forest Service has budgeted $45 million for fire aviation fuel, $7 million less than last year, while contractors can pass higher costs to taxpayers.
Jet fuel prices in Europe have more than doubled since the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, squeezing carriers ahead of peak summer travel.
Canada plans to allow more flight connections to China, as it seeks to rebuild ties with Beijing and capitalise on rising demand for Canadian travel among Chinese tourists, but airlines may be reluctant to add new routes due to soaring jet fuel costs and a lack of access to Russian airspace. Steven MacKinnon, Canada’s transport minister, announced last week that Ottawa would permit an “incremental” increase in direct passenger combination flights to China and up to 20 cargo flights per week. The...
European flight prices are falling as airlines offer discounts to overcome customer hesitancy about the economic impact of the US-Israel war with Iran, Wizz Air CEO József Váradi said. Jet fuel prices surged from $831 to $1800 per metric tonne since late February, though they've settled at around $1500. Europe imports more than half its jet fuel from the Gulf region, but supplies have been blocked by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz for eight weeks. While many airlines are raising prices or cutting flights, European carriers can temporarily reduce fares because they purchased fuel at pre-war prices through hedging policies. Spain's tourism minister has recommended buying tickets now to avoid potential price increases.
International Airlines Group (IAG), owner of British Airways, has warned that ticket prices are likely to rise as the Middle East conflict pushes up jet fuel costs. Oil prices have spiked due to disruption concerns around the Strait of Hormuz, with the UK government monitoring jet fuel stocks. While some airlines like Jet2 plan normal operations, carriers including Virgin Atlantic have already increased fares, and the EU warned of potential flight cancellations if the crisis escalates.
Lufthansa announces 20,000 short-haul flight cuts for summer 2026, retiring its loss-making CityLine fleet of 27 aircraft to save on jet fuel costs that have more than doubled. The cuts represent 1% of available seat kilometres and will save 40,000 tons of fuel until October. The airline cites the blocking of the Strait of Hormuz cutting off Middle East oil supplies, with the IEA warning Europe has only six weeks of jet fuel reserves remaining.
Lufthansa is cutting 20,000 short-haul flights this summer to save 40,000 tons of jet fuel, blaming costs that have more than doubled. The German carrier is closing its loss-making CityLine fleet and retiring 27 aircraft, with two Boeing 747s grounded for winter and four Airbus A340-600s retiring in October. The cuts come as the Strait of Hormuz blockage threatens European jet fuel supplies, with the IEA warning Europe may have only six weeks of reserves left.
Lufthansa announced Tuesday it is canceling 20,000 short-haul routes through October to save more than 40,000 metric tons of jet fuel, citing fuel costs that have doubled since the Iran conflict outbreak. The cuts affect hubs in Frankfurt, Munich, Zurich, Vienna, Brussels and Rome, following last week's decision to retire CityLine's 27-aircraft fleet early. The first 120 flights were canceled Monday, with full route revisions due in late April or early May.
