Fuel Costs Are Down, but Air Travelers Might Not See Cheaper Flights… yet (AAL:NASDAQ)

Airlines likely to bank fuel savings from Iran deal rather than lower ticket prices

Operators could use lower bills to rebuild margins rather than reverse recent price increases

Fuel costs are down, but air travelers might not see cheaper flights… yet (AAL:NASDAQ)

Airfares may stay high despite an 18% fuel drop as airlines exploit tight capacity to boost margins.

Airlines Poised for Fuel Savings After Oil Price Drop, but Cheaper Airfares May Not Follow

Airlines around the world could save billions of dollars on fuel costs following a sharp decline in oil prices triggered by an interim peace agreement between the United States and Iran. However, travelers hoping for cheaper tickets may be disappointed, as industry analysts say airlines are more likely to use the savings to strengthen profits rather than lower fares in the near term.

Gas prices fall below $4 a gallon as Trump’s Iran deal reshapes the energy picture

The national average price for a gallon of regular gasoline slipped below $4.00 on Thursday for the first time since late March, a milestone driven largely by the diplomatic agreement between the United States and Iran that has reopened one of the world’s most critical oil shipping lanes. AAA pegged the nationwide average at $3.999...