Airlines Brace for Airfare Surge on Jet Fuel Spike

United Airlines, Emirates, Qatar Airways, and Lufthansa brace for skyrocketing airfares as Middle East conflict drives jet fuel prices higher across global markets. The U.S.-Israel strikes on Iran and retaliatory actions close key airspaces like the Strait of Hormuz, disrupting flights from hubs such as Dubai and Doha. Airlines face surging costs, with jet fuel up 56% to $3.95 per gallon, prompting warnings of quick fare hikes from executives like United's CEO.