Domestic flights cost 26.5% more than last year, data shows, amid demand for travel and reduced oil refining capacity
Even if a lasting ceasefire between the US and Iran lowers oil prices, travelers hoping to snag cheaper airfare should buckle their seatbelts and expect continued turbulence.
US domestic airfares are 26.5% higher than a year ago, according to June’s consumer price index data, and analysts say prices globally are up 25-30% compared with 2025.
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Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/aug/07/flight-travel-costs-iran-war
Author : Debbie Carlson
Publish date : 2026-08-07 13:00:00
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