Axios: crisis in American aviation; The surge in fuel and ticket prices after the war with Iran.
🔹The Axios news base announced the increase in financial pressure on American airlines due to the sudden increase in fuel prices.
The jump in fuel prices caused a significant increase in ticket prices and the cancellation of cheap and economical flights for passengers.
American Airlines announced a 70% increase in fuel costs in the third quarter of 2026, resulting in a new financial burden of nearly $2 billion.
United Airlines cut its annual profit forecast and Delta Air Lines said its fuel costs this year will be $6 billion higher than last year.