The abrupt drop in capacity on routes to and from the Middle East has impacted India’s airlines due to the importance of this traffic flow to their networks.

DAE reported an “exceptional” first quarter, despite the onset of the Gulf conflict two-thirds of the way through the period, CEO Firoz Tarapore said.

Jet2 says it is entering the summer 2026 season with a high degree of fuel hedging, which will help protect it from the turmoil of the Middle East conflict.

Indian airlines are calling on the government to take measures to ease the financial burden caused by surging fuel prices during the Middle East crisis.

Fiji Airways will suspend service between Nadi and Dallas-Fort Worth in September as rising fuel costs and shifting demand prompt the carrier to retrench on one of its longest-haul routes.

The chief executive of aircraft leasing company Aircastle says that lessors are increasingly exposed to rising overhaul costs.

The first quarter of 2026 showcased mixed financial and traffic performance for the four largest U.S. carriers: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines and United Airlines.

Icelandair will decide next month if its remaining fleet of Boeing 757s will be phased out one year earlier than planned after elevated jet fuel prices changed the economics of operating the aircraft.