Budget Flights Are Disappearing — The Iran War Is Why Your Ticket Costs So Much
If you have been hoping to find a bargain flight this fall, this story is not going to make you happy. Executives from United, American, and Southwest Airlines have all confirmed that they are actively cutting their cheapest and least profitable routes from their schedules. The reason is straightforward and directly connected to the ongoing US-Iran war — jet fuel prices are surging as the conflict continues to disrupt oil production and transport through the Strait of Hormuz, making certain routes simply too expensive to operate at prices travelers are willing or able to pay. The numbers behind this shift [See More…]





