Surge in jet fuel prices could push up air fares, analysts warn
Disruption to supplies from the Gulf due to the Middle East conflict has pushed the cost up by more than 80%.
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Notable Quotes
"higher fuel costs would have a 'meaningful impact' on the carrier's next set of financial results."
— Scott Kirby , Executive
"It won't affect our costs and it won't affect our low fares."
— Michael O'Leary , Executive
"I think we're weeks away from maybe flight cancellations or delays due to lack of jet fuel, rather than months."
— James Noel-Beswick , Academic
"They'll increase the prices across the different categories, including basic economy, standard economy, and the premium cabins like business and first class."
— Henry Harteveldt , Executive
"Travelers could see fares rise by $3 to $10, with adjustments made multiple times throughout the day."
— Henry Harteveldt , Executive
"Higher fuel costs would have a meaningful impact on the carrier’s next set of financial results."
— Scott Kirby , Executive
"It won’t affect our costs and it won’t affect our low fares."
— Michael O’Leary , Executive
"Even airlines that will have hedged… will normally have hedged their supply or have long-term contracts from Asia."
— James Noel-Beswick , Academic
"Any fuel that was not hedged was at risk of costing much more."
— Amaar Khan , Other
"I am not saying profits will be good, but they’ll stem losses."
— George Ferguson , Executive
"Absent near-term relief, airlines around the world could be forced to ground thousands of aircraft."
— Michael Linenberg , Executive
"They'll increase the prices across the different categories, including basic economy, standard economy, and the premium cabins like business and first class."
— Henry Harteveldt , Executive
Key People
A jet fuel specialist at Argus Media.
An analyst at Bloomberg Intelligence focusing on the airline industry.
Airlines industry expert discussing fuel prices and ticket prices.
James Noel-Beswick is the head of commodities at Sparta Commodities.
An analyst at Deutsche Bank analyzing airline profits and the impact of fuel prices.
Michael O'Leary is the chief executive of Ryanair since 1994.
Michael O’Leary is the chief executive of Ryanair.
CEO of United Airlines.
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Disruption to supplies from the Gulf due to the Middle East conflict has pushed the cost up by more than 80%.
Airline industry expert Henry Harteveldt explains that rising fuel costs due to the Iran conflict could lead to increased ticket prices and additional fees for travelers.
Analysts warn that the surge in jet fuel prices, caused by disruptions in Gulf supplies due to the Iran conflict, could lead to higher airfares and potential flight cancellations.
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby acknowledges the significant impact of rising jet fuel prices due to the Iran conflict on the airline's financial performance and potential fare increases.
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby warns that rising jet fuel prices, driven by the conflict in Iran, will have a 'meaningful' impact on the carrier's financial results and could lead to higher airfares soon.
Industry expert Henry Harteveldt explains that rising fuel costs due to the Iran conflict may lead airlines to increase ticket prices and additional fees.
Airlines warn that the ongoing conflict in West Asia could disrupt operations and raise costs, urging governments to consider support measures if jet fuel prices climb further.
The surge in oil prices due to the Iran conflict has led to a significant decline in airline stocks, with analysts warning of an 'existential threat' to the industry.
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