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        "msgid": "global-airlines-cut-routes-and-raise-fares-amid-conflict-and-jet-fuel-crisis-1775652796",
        "date": "2026-04-08 18:54:33",
        "title": "Global Airlines Cut Routes and Raise Fares Amid Conflict and Jet Fuel Crisis",
        "author": "Ni Nyoman Wira Widyanti",
        "source": "KOMPAS",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Economy",
        "summary": "Global airlines are reducing flight frequencies and increasing ticket prices in response to a surge in jet fuel (avtur) costs triggered by the conflict between the US, Israel, and Iran, which has disrupted supplies through the Strait of Hormuz. Major carriers like Air India, Air New Zealand, China Eastern Airlines, and others are adjusting operations, with European jet fuel prices hitting a record $1,838 per tonne last week, potentially leading to sustained higher fares and fewer flights if tensions persist. While some airlines like Ryanair warn of further supply disruptions by May 2026, others with hedged fuel prices are holding steady for now.",
        "content": "<p>Several global airlines are adjusting their operations by reducing\nflight frequencies and raising airfare prices. This follows a surge in\njet fuel (avtur) prices triggered by the conflict between the United\nStates (US), Israel, and Iran. The measures aim to mitigate the sharp\nincrease in operational costs. Airlines such as Air India and Air New\nZealand have announced flight reductions and fare adjustments. The rise\nin avtur prices is the primary factor, as fuel accounts for about 20 to\n40 percent of total airline operating costs. Last week, the benchmark\navtur price in Europe reached a record high of $1,838 (approximately Rp\n29 million) per tonne, a drastic jump compared to before the conflict\nbegan, as reported by BBC on Wednesday (8\/4\/2026). Analysts warn that\nthis situation could lead to continuously rising ticket prices and fewer\nflights, especially if the conflict continues. The Gulf region is the\nmain source of aircraft fuel, supplying about 50 percent of Europe\u2019s\nimports. Most of that supply passes through the Strait of Hormuz, which\nis currently affected by Iran\u2019s closure in response to attacks by the US\nand Israel. Air New Zealand is expected to reduce flights to and from\nAuckland, Wellington, and Christchurch. The airline also stated that\nmost affected passengers will be rerouted to other flights on the same\nday. \u201cLike other global airlines, we are also experiencing more than\ndouble the usual jet fuel price increase,\u201d said a spokesperson for Air\nNew Zealand. Meanwhile, Air India has changed its domestic flight fuel\nsurcharge scheme from a fixed rate to a distance-based one. The airline\nhas also raised additional fees for international flights. Airlines in\nAsia are also starting to reduce services and adjust ticket prices.\nChina Eastern Airlines has increased domestic flight surcharges, while\nKorean Air has entered emergency management mode. United Airlines and\nScandinavian Airlines have also cut flights and raised fares. Meanwhile,\nAir France-KLM plans to increase long-haul ticket prices, and Cathay\nPacific is raising fuel surcharges. However, some airlines, such as\nInternational Airlines Group and easyJet, are still able to hold off on\nincreases because they \u201clocked in\u201d fuel prices before the conflict.\nRyanair CEO Michael O\u2019Leary even warned that avtur supplies could be\ndisrupted starting in May 2026 if the conflict continues.<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/global-airlines-cut-routes-and-raise-fares-amid-conflict-and-jet-fuel-crisis-1775652796",
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