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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Erin Keller

Why your plane ticket might not get cheaper even if fuel prices fall

Airline tickets are unlikely to get cheaper even if fuel prices fall, an American Airlines executive has warned, as soaring costs linked to the Iran war push the carrier toward an annual loss.

Jet fuel prices have more than doubled since the Iran war began in late February, forcing airlines to raise fares. But even when fuel prices fall, travelers may not see savings as carriers try to protect their profits and recover higher operating costs.

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