Trending Now - Travel Costs Surge as Airlines Adjust to Iran Conflict Effects
WHO:
ABC News - Shye Gilad, a former airline captain and current educator at Georgetown University’s business school.
ABC News - Henry Harteveldt, president of Atmosphere Research Group.
ABC News - Adam Morvitz, CEO of points.me.
WHAT:
ABC News - Air Canada announced on April 15th, 2026, that it plans to suspend its service to New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport from June 1st, 2026, until October 25th, 2026, to lower its fuel costs.
ABC News - The global price of jet fuel increased from about $99 per barrel at the end of February 2026 to as high as $209 per barrel at the beginning of April 2026.
ABC News - Airlines are raising checked bag fees and adding fuel surcharges due to increased jet fuel prices.
ABC News - Air Canada announced on April 15th, 2026, that it plans to suspend its service to New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport from June 1st, 2026, until October 25th, 2026, to lower its fuel costs.
ABC News - Airlines including United, Delta, Air France-KLM, SAS, Philippine Airlines, and Cathay Pacific have reduced routes and indicated potential ticket price hikes if the war continues to affect oil flow through the Strait of Hormuz.
ABC News - Air Canada plans to suspend its service to New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport from June 1st, 2026, until October 25th, 2026.
ABC News - The global price of jet fuel increased from about $99 per barrel at the end of February 2026 to as high as $209 per barrel at the beginning of April 2026.
CBS News US - Airlines are cutting routes and trimming schedules in response to rising jet fuel prices.
WHERE:
ABC News - New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport.
ABC News - Europe, specifically mentioning European countries potentially running low on jet fuel.
WHEN:
ABC News - The warning from the head of the International Energy Agency about European countries running low on jet fuel is expected to occur within weeks from April 2026.
ABC News - The increase in jet fuel prices occurred from February 2026 to April 2026.
ABC News - Air Canada’s service suspension is scheduled from June 1st, 2026, to October 25th, 2026.
WHY:
ABC News - The ongoing war between the U.S. and Israel with Iran is causing significant disruptions in global oil supplies, leading to increased jet fuel prices and operational challenges for airlines.
ABC News - The ongoing war between the U.S. and Israel with Iran is causing significant disruptions in global oil supplies, leading to increased jet fuel prices and operational challenges for airlines.
ABC News - The U.S. and Israel’s war with Iran is squeezing global oil supplies, impacting the cost and availability of flights.
ABC News - Airlines are raising checked bag fees and adding fuel surcharges due to increased jet fuel prices.
HOW:
ABC News - Airlines are adopting a conservative approach to pricing and scheduling due to the unpredictability of the current environment, which is likely to keep prices elevated for an extended period.
ABC News - Airlines are adopting a conservative approach to pricing and scheduling due to the unpredictability of the current environment, which is likely to keep prices elevated for an extended period.
ABC News - Airlines are reducing routes and increasing ticket prices or indicating potential future hikes if the war continues to affect oil flow through the Strait of Hormuz.
ABC News - Consumers are advised to book flights that fit their schedules and budgets, avoiding Basic Economy fares for more flexibility.
(UPDATED April 19, 2026 07:16 UTC)
Air Canada announced on Wednesday that it will suspend its service to New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport from June 1st until October 25th, in an effort to lower fuel costs amid rising jet fuel prices. The price of jet fuel surged from about $99 per barrel at the end of February to as high as $209 per barrel in early April, largely due to disruptions in global oil supplies caused by the ongoing conflict involving the U.S., Israel, and Iran. As a result, airlines are raising checked bag fees and adding fuel surcharges while adopting a conservative approach to pricing and scheduling, anticipating that elevated prices will persist for some time.
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(UPDATED April 19, 2026 05:40 UTC)
Air Canada announced on Wednesday that it will suspend its service to New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport from June 1st until October 25th to help lower fuel costs. Several airlines, including United, Delta, and Air France-KLM, have also reduced routes and warned of potential ticket price hikes as the ongoing war between the U.S. and Israel with Iran disrupts global oil supplies. This situation has led airlines to take a conservative approach to pricing and scheduling, likely keeping prices elevated for the foreseeable future.
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(UPDATED April 18, 2026 21:12 UTC)
Air Canada has announced it will suspend its service to New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport from June 1st to October 25th, as airlines respond to soaring jet fuel prices, which have jumped from about $99 per barrel in February to as high as $209 in early April. The head of the International Energy Agency has warned that European countries may soon face jet fuel shortages due to the ongoing conflict between the U.S. and Israel with Iran, which is straining global oil supplies. As a result, airlines are not only cutting routes and raising checked bag fees but also advising consumers to choose flights that offer more flexibility to navigate these rising costs.