Summer fares rising

- Airlines are cutting routes and raising summer ticket prices because jet fuel costs have surged amid the war in Iran and disruptions around the Strait of Hormuz. (nytimes.com) (edition.cnn.com) - United Airlines CFO Mike Leskinen told reporters the carrier believes it can pass higher fuel costs onto customers rather than absorb them, reflecting broader airline pricing moves this season. (aol.com) - Expect higher headline fares but uneven availability: Delta still plans 11,895 summer 2026 long‑haul U.S. departures, a 2% capacity increase that shows demand remains strong. (nomadlawyer.org)