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Carriers have also been pulling back on their capacity growth plans to cut costs, which can drive up airfare when fewer seats are for sale.
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Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 23 Apr. 2026
The executive also said United has not yet seen a drop in demand, but higher airfares could soon pose a significant burden on customers as the Iran war continues to disrupt global oil markets.
—David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 22 Apr. 2026
Travelers also are seeing higher airfares and flight fees as airlines respond to the rising cost of jet fuel.
—Anne D’innocenzio, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2026
European jet fuel prices have roughly doubled, and airfares are up 24% year-on-year; Lufthansa canceled 20,000 short-haul flights, other European carriers have announced similar measures, and Air France-KLM introduced a €100 surcharge on long-haul flights.
—Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 22 Apr. 2026
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Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 23 Apr. 2026
The executive also said United has not yet seen a drop in demand, but higher airfares could soon pose a significant burden on customers as the Iran war continues to disrupt global oil markets.
—David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 22 Apr. 2026
Travelers also are seeing higher airfares and flight fees as airlines respond to the rising cost of jet fuel.
—Anne D’innocenzio, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2026
European jet fuel prices have roughly doubled, and airfares are up 24% year-on-year; Lufthansa canceled 20,000 short-haul flights, other European carriers have announced similar measures, and Air France-KLM introduced a €100 surcharge on long-haul flights.
—Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 22 Apr. 2026
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“Airfare.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/airfare. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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