Fuel Crisis Reshapes Southern Europe Travel Plans

A sharp surge in jet fuel prices triggered by Middle East tensions is forcing European airlines to raise fares by 8-15 percent, threatening summer tourism to Italy and Spain. Jet fuel costs have skyrocketed from $85-90 per barrel to $150-200 per barrel, with some European markets seeing prices jump from $680-750 to $1,260-1,540 per tonne. Price-sensitive travelers are already shifting toward shorter stays, secondary airports, and alternative destinations reachable by rail or car.