The New York Times – Travel:
If tankers do not soon begin crossing the Strait of Hormuz, airlines in Europe may not have enough jet fuel to operate all of their flights.
Category: US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026)
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European Airports Warn of Jet Fuel Shortages if Strait of Hormuz Remains Shut
The New York Times – Travel:
An association of airports told European Union officials that fuel shipments through the Strait of Hormuz had to restart within three weeks to avoid a “systemic” shortage.
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Delta Expects Strong Profit Despite Higher Fuel Costs
The New York Times – Travel:
The airline said demand for tickets remained very strong despite the effects of the war in Iran.
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Delta, WestJet and Other Airlines Announce Higher Baggage Fees and Fuel Surcharges
The New York Times – Travel:
American and Canadian airlines, squeezed by surging fuel costs from the war in Iran, are adding “sticky” new bag fees and surcharges, on top of higher fares.
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JetBlue Raises Checked Bag Fees as Fuel Costs Soar
The New York Times – Travel:
The airline, which now charges up to $59 for one checked bag on a domestic flight, could influence other carriers strained by the war in Iran.
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In Sleepy Town on Strait of Hormuz, War Rages Just Over Horizon
The New York Times – Travel:
For centuries, an Omani exclave has been defined by a peculiar duality: rugged isolation and proximity to one of the world’s most important trade routes.
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War in Iran Is Disrupting Air Travel, Hitting Middle East Hardest
The New York Times – Travel:
Some airlines and travelers, especially in the Middle East and elsewhere in Asia, are bearing the brunt of the pain, while others are doing better.
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How the Iran War Narrowed Flight Corridors Between Europe and Asia
The New York Times – Travel:
One of the few paths left between the two continents threads through Azerbaijan, Georgia and Turkey, as global conflicts complicate aviation logistics.