U.S. airlines

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun met with U.S. President Donald Trump, seeking increased U.S. support for Lebanon, including pressure on Israel and funding for military and reconstruction. Trump announced allowing U.S. airlines to fly directly to Lebanon after a 40-year hiatus.

United Airlines anticipates $6 billion in added fuel costs due to higher jet fuel prices. U.S. airlines report these increased prices are costing them billions more than initially expected at the start of the year.

Delta expects higher airfares to continue, which will help achieve its 2026 profit goal, according to the CEO. Delta is the first U.S. airline to report second-quarter results.

U.S. airlines spent $6.66 billion on jet fuel in May 2026, an 84% increase from the same period in the previous year. The spending surge occurred amid the Iran war, which contributed to rising fuel costs.

U.S. airlines spent $6.66 billion on jet fuel in May, an 84% increase from May 2025, driven by higher fuel prices despite a 0.6% decline in consumption. Rising costs have led airlines to raise fares, cut flights, and face vulnerability due to energy price volatility linked to the Middle East conflict and the Strait of Hormuz disruptions.

U.S. airlines spent $6.66 billion on jet fuel in May 2026, an 84% increase from May 2025, driven by higher fuel prices rather than increased consumption. Fuel prices averaged $4.09 per gallon, 85% higher than the previous year, while consumption slightly declined. The rise in costs is linked to disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz due to Middle East conflicts, though recent declines in fuel prices offer some relief.

U.S. airlines spent $6.66 billion on jet fuel in May, marking an 84% increase compared to the same month in the previous year. The data was released by the government on Tuesday.

U.S. airlines spent $6.66 billion on jet fuel in May, an 84% increase from May 2025, driven by higher prices rather than increased consumption. Fuel costs have risen due to disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz from the Middle East conflict, though recent declines in prices offer some relief to airlines.

US airlines are expanding their premium cabins and adding luxury perks to attract high-paying passengers, which is deepening the fare class divide on flights.

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.

U.S. airlines spent $6.5 billion on jet fuel in April, a 78% increase from the previous year, despite using slightly less fuel. The International Air Transport Association revised its 2026 global airline profit forecast downward to $23 billion from $41 billion, citing soaring energy costs linked to Middle East conflicts disrupting oil transit routes like the Strait of Hormuz. Airlines worldwide have raised fares, canceled flights, and reduced services to offset higher fuel expenses.

U.S. airlines spent $6.5 billion on jet fuel in April, a 78% increase from the previous year, despite slightly lower fuel consumption. The International Air Transport Association (IATA) revised its 2026 global airline profit forecast downward to $23 billion from $41 billion due to soaring energy costs linked to Middle East conflicts disrupting oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz.

U.S. airline fuel costs increased by 78 percent in April compared to April 2025, reaching nearly $6.5 billion, according to a Bureau of Transportation Statistics report. The rise is attributed to the war with Iran.

U.S. airline fuel costs increased by 78% year-over-year in April, reaching $6.5 billion, as the war in Iran entered its 100th day. The Bureau of Transportation Statistics reported a 26% monthly rise compared to March 2023.