With the US-Iran conflict showing no signs of resolution, fuel prices continue to surge. Motorists are feeling the pinch, and airlines are also being forced to raise air fares and scrap some flights as operating costs climb.
As a result, a new normal is taking shape when it comes to travelling. The rising cost of airfare is pushing some travellers to scale back their plans. While higher-income passengers may absorb the increases, middle- and lower-income travellers are increasingly holding off on long-haul or leisure trips due to soaring costs.
