Skip to main contentSkip to navigation Close dialogue1/1 Next image Previous image Toggle caption ‘High oil prices will inevitably mean higher ticket prices,’ says Willie Walsh, Iata’s director general. ‘There’s just no way to avoid that.’ Photograph: Ina Fassbender/AFP/Getty Images View image in fullscreen ‘High oil prices will inevitably mean higher ticket prices,’ says Willie Walsh, Iata’s director general. ‘There’s just no way to avoid that.’ Photograph: Ina Fassbender/AFP/Getty Images Air fare rises ‘inevitable’ as airlines face extra $100bn jet fuel bill this yearIata summit in Brazil hears top executives say although jet fuel shortages are unlikely, industry-wide profits will halve
BA boss: ‘Costly aviation taxes and rail tickets stunting UK tourism growth’ Airlines will have to spend an extra $100bn on jet fuel this year, with fares “inevitably” rising to cover the bill after the war with Iran choked off oil supplies.
Published: June 7, 2026 5:12 pm
Source: The Guardian — Read original