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Fuel shock hits Asian carriers, threatens intra-Asia travel
2+ hour, 33+ min ago (1553+ words) More than 150, 000 international flights have been cut worldwide between March and June 2026 compared to schedules before the US and Israel struck Iran on February 28, which led to the disruptive blockade of the Straits of Hormuz. The closure of the Strait…...
Asia-Pacific LCCs face fuel cost shock amid Middle East conflict
3+ week, 4+ day ago (530+ words) Asia-Pacific low-cost carriers (LCCs) grew at an average of 22. 5 per cent between 2000 and 2025 and now account for one-third of all capacity " "with significant sub-regional variations. They are now grappling with the fallout from the war in Iran, in particular a…...
Asia-Pacific airlines raise fuel surcharges as jet fuel prices climb
1+ mon, 22+ hour ago (235+ words) Airlines across Asia are adjusting fuel surcharges and fares as jet fuel prices rise sharply following the escalation of conflict in the Middle East, increasing cost pressure across the sector. The rise in surcharges reflects a wider industry response. According…...