Wednesday, March 11, 2026

Airlines raise fares as Middle East conflict lifts fuel costs, disrupts flights

INTRO: Some Asian airlines are raising fares and adding fuel surcharges as the Middle East conflict is driving up jet fuel costs and disrupting travel.

The war has disrupted a key oil export corridor, driving up airline costs and pushing up ticket prices amid concerns about a broader impact on travel demand. Laura Westbrook reports from Hong Kong.