Airline News

The likely revenue shortfall is significant but manageable, thanks to hopes of rebooking and the countries’ diversified economies.

Airlines are running a high-stakes race: can revenues keep pace with soaring fuel costs, or will the balance tip as we head into Q2?

Even without a direct role in screening, a visible ICE presence at airports risks adding new friction to an already fragile inbound travel environment.

Airline executives still expressed optimism about 2026 despite surging jet fuel prices caused by the onset of the war on Iran.

Sustainable aviation fuel was supposed to help airlines reduce their dependence on oil. The Iran war has exposed how far aviation is from that reality.

Between insurance hurdles and tight capacity controls, the line between “can’t fly” and “won’t fly” in this complex operating environment is becoming increasingly blurred.

Fuel accounts for roughly 20–30% of an airline’s operating costs—so when prices surge, the impact can be immediate and significant.

In the last 24 hours, two of the three biggest Gulf carriers have eased loyalty rules. A simple case of looking after the customer or a sign that disruption may outlast current recovery timelines?

India’s new directives have the potential to make flying more affordable and for special baggage allowances to be more accessible.

United Airlines executives are bullish that the carrier will be able to completely offset rising fuel costs this year.