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Iran war disrupts global air and shipping
The Iran war has disrupted international travel and shipping routes, causing airlines to report reduced passenger numbers and increased fuel costs, while container ships are being rerouted through longer paths that could increase consumer goods prices. Airlines including Heathrow, easyJet, and Spirit Airlines have been impacted by decreased bookings and higher jet fuel expenses stemming from Middle East instability.
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- Major US airline temporarily cuts 6 routes due to spiking fuel prices
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- American Airlines temporarily suspends some of its summer routes due to steep jet fuel costs
- Major airlines feel the burn of rising fuel costs as Iran war rages on
- American Airlines temporarily suspends some summer routes due to steep fuel costs