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Rising jet fuel costs driven by the Iran–related conflict have airlines cutting about 9.3 million seats from June 1 to Sept 30 and lifting ticket prices, with Spirit Airlines exiting the market. Despite higher fares, global demand remains mixed but resilient, and analysts warn jet fuel shortages and sustained high costs could keep prices elevated for months.
Facing soaring jet fuel costs, Lufthansa Group is cutting about 20,000 flights through October, dissolving its CityLine unit, dropping three destinations (Bydgoszcz, Rzeszów, Stavanger) and consolidating routes through its hubs to save fuel and reduce overall costs.
Spirit Airlines is seeking U.S. government aid to stay afloat amid a cash crunch, reportedly offering the government an equity stake in exchange for a cash infusion to cover rising fuel costs as it contends with bankruptcy issues and a risk of liquidation.
Rising jet fuel costs linked to the Iran conflict are forcing airlines to cut routes and raise prices. Travelers can counter with early bookings (international 2–5 months out, domestic 3–6 weeks), flexible dates and destinations, lighter packing to avoid extra fees, and by using loyalty points or travel cards to offset costs. Avoid Basic Economy due to restrictive policies, and consider refundable fares for price flexibility.
Air Canada will temporarily suspend select Toronto- and Montreal-to-New York flights (JFK) from June 1 to October 25 due to sharply higher jet fuel costs tied to ongoing Middle East tensions; one Montreal and three Toronto routes are affected, with affected customers offered alternate options, while LaGuardia and Newark services continue from six Canadian cities (34 daily). Additional suspensions include Salt Lake City–Toronto through June with a 2027 resume plan, and a delay to Guadalajara–Montreal; the airline says about 1% of capacity will be impacted. The move comes as industry fuel costs weigh on bookings and energy groups warn of tightening jet-fuel reserves in Europe.
Jet fuel prices have surged in Los Angeles due to the Iran-Israel conflict, prompting airlines to raise fares and surcharges ahead of the summer travel season. With jet fuel comprising about a third of operating costs, carriers are passing costs to passengers, though demand remains strong domestically. California’s higher fuel costs and limited pipeline access exacerbate price pressures, and some shorter, less profitable routes could be trimmed or hedged by airlines to offset the impact.