Jet Fuel Crisis Forces Airlines to Raise Fares, Cut European & Asian Flights
Airlines face higher costs and flight cuts as a jet fuel crisis linked to the Strait of Hormuz closure deepens across Europe and Asia.
Apr 19, 20265 min
Business
Oil Price Volatility Boosts Urgency for Sustainable Aviation Fuel Production
Recent oil price volatility highlights the urgent need to scale Sustainable Aviation Fuel production, though high costs and policy issues persist.
Apr 12, 20264 min
Business
IATA Warns SAF Production Growth Slowing Amid Regulatory Hurdles
IATA warns that Sustainable Aviation Fuel production growth is slowing, jeopardizing airline decarbonization goals due to insufficient supply and high...
Apr 9, 20264 min
Environmental
IATA: Jet Fuel Supply Recovery to Take Months After Mideast Disruption
IATA warns jet fuel supply and price normalization will take months due to persistent disruptions in Middle East refining capacity after recent conflict.
Apr 8, 20264 min
Business
BERC Raises Bangladesh Jet Fuel Prices Sharply for April 2026
Bangladesh's BERC raised April jet fuel prices to Tk 227.08 for domestic flights, citing ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.
Apr 7, 20264 min
Business
WestJet Adds $60 Fuel Surcharge to Companion Vouchers Amid Rising Costs
WestJet will add a $60 fuel surcharge to companion voucher bookings starting April 8, 2026, to manage the recent surge in global jet fuel prices.
Apr 5, 20264 min
Business
United Airlines Raises Checked Bag Fees Amid Surging Fuel Costs
United Airlines increased checked bag fees by up to $50, citing a 95% surge in jet fuel costs linked to recent geopolitical conflict.
Apr 5, 20264 min
Business
United, JetBlue Raise Bag Fees Amid Surging Geopolitical Fuel Costs
United and JetBlue raised checked bag fees by up to $10, citing an 80-95% surge in jet fuel costs from the Strait of Hormuz geopolitical conflict.
Apr 3, 20264 min
Business
United Airlines Warns of 20% Fare Hikes Amid Surging Oil Prices
United Airlines CEO warns fares could jump 20% to cover an estimated $11 billion in added fuel costs as oil prices surge amid the Iran conflict.
Mar 25, 20265 min
Business
Global Airlines Hike Fares, Cut Routes as Jet Fuel Surges to $175/bbl
Airlines globally are raising fares and cutting routes after jet fuel prices surged to $175/bbl amid escalating Middle East conflict, impacting margins.
Mar 17, 20265 min
Business
IEA Releases Oil Reserves as Hormuz Closure Spikes Airline Fuel Prices
The IEA authorized an emergency oil reserve release to counter soaring fuel prices after the Strait of Hormuz closure, hitting unhedged US airlines hardest.
Mar 13, 20265 min
Business
Airlines Signal Higher Fares as Jet Fuel Costs Skyrocket
Airlines are warning of higher passenger fares after geopolitical conflict caused jet fuel costs to skyrocket, threatening carrier profitability globally.
Mar 8, 20264 min
Business
Jet Fuel Prices Surge Past $3.95 Amid Iran Conflict, Threatening Airfares
A surge in jet fuel prices past $3.95/gallon, driven by the Iran conflict, threatens to increase global air travel prices as airlines face rising costs.
Mar 7, 20264 min
Business