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US airlines lost close to $1 billion last quarter as Iran war sends costs higher
U.S. airlines lost $966 million in Q1 2026, driven by doubled jet fuel prices due to the war with Iran, leading to higher ticket costs and flight cancellations. The U.S.-Israel campaign against Iran and its aftermath have disrupted oil infrastructure and reduced oil passage through the Strait of Hormuz, exacerbating costs.
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