Middle East Crisis Drives Up US Vacation Airfares
March 12, 2026·21 days ago·via thetraveler.org

The Middle East crisis disrupts flights across the Persian Gulf, with Emirates, Etihad, and Qatar Airways suspending services amid US-Israel strikes on Iran and retaliatory attacks. Jet fuel prices surge to $4.12 per gallon at the US Gulf Coast, a four-year high, representing 20-30% of airline costs and pressuring thin margins. Airlines like American, United, and Delta see stock plunges as oil nears $100 per barrel, potentially adding billions in expenses.
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