US airlines embrace demand boost as Iran war sends fuel costs soaring

US airlines embrace demand boost as Iran war sends fuel costs soaring

United seeks to “fully offset” higher fuel costs with more bookings, even as it cuts back certain routes.

Iran conflict pushing up fuel, travel costs: US transport chief

Washington, March 22 (SocialNews.XYZ) US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy has warned that the ongoing conflict with Iran is pushing up fuel and travel costs, saying it is the rising cost burden that is now affecting American consumers even as supply chains remain stable. In an interview on ABC News’ This Week with George Stephanopoulos, Duffy said airlines are not facing supply shortages but are under pressure from higher fuel prices. “It is …