Airlines Cut 2M Seats Amid 2026 Jet Fuel Crisis

Airlines are cutting millions of seats and raising fares for summer 2026 as the Iran war and Strait of Hormuz disruption cause jet fuel prices to surge...

May 8, 2026•6 min

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US Airfares Rise 7.1% Amid Vacated DOT Fee Transparency Rule

US airfares climbed 7.1% YoY in February as a court vacated a key DOT rule on ancillary fee transparency, impacting consumer booking strategies.

Mar 22, 2026•4 min

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