A war with Iran is harming aviation in the US - fuel and flight prices are soaring - Axios reports on the growing financial difficulties of American airlines due to a sharp jump in aviation fuel prices.

A war with Iran is harming aviation in the US - fuel and flight prices are soaring - Axios reports on the growing financial difficulties of American airlines due to a sharp jump in aviation fuel prices.

— The increase in fuel prices led to a significant increase in the prices of plane tickets and a reduction in the number of budget and cheap flights for passengers.

—. American Airlines reported a 70% increase in fuel costs in the third quarter of 2026. The additional financial burden amounted to about 2 billion dollars.

—. United Airlines cut its full-year profit forecast, and Delta Air Lines said fuel costs will be $6 billion higher this year than last year.