Some airlines in Asia and Europe raised fares, added fuel surcharges or adjusted schedules Tuesday as the Middle East conflict drove jet fuel costs sharply higher and disrupted key air routes.
Australia's Qantas Airways, Scandinavia's SAS and Air New Zealand were among the carriers that announced price increases, while others warned the crisis could threaten fuel supplies or force further schedule changes.
Jet fuel prices, which were around $85 to $90 per barrel before US-Israeli strikes on Iran, have soared to between $150 and $200, Air New Zealand said, as it suspended its 2026 financial outlook because of uncertainty over the conflict.
The war has disrupted a key oil export corridor, driving up airline costs, pushing fares higher on some routes and deepening concern abou
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