Delta CEO Ed Bastian sparks backlash after revealing what’s really driving sky-high ticket prices

Delta CEO Ed Bastian sparks backlash after revealing what’s really driving sky-high ticket prices

Air travelers hoping for some relief on soaring ticket prices may not get it anytime soon — even if fuel costs drop, according to reports. One airline CEO in particular is facing backlash after suggesting the company may not lower the high fares even if oil prices stabilize, comments that quickly sparked anger among travelers online. During … Read more

Major airline suspending flights to JFK for 5 months, blaming soaring jet fuel costs

Major airline suspending flights to JFK for 5 months, blaming soaring jet fuel costs

Air Canada will suspend service to New York’s JFK International airport over the summer as the war in Iran creates jet fuel shortages that have sent prices soaring. Canada’s flag carrier said Friday that service from Toronto and Montreal to JFK will cease June 1 and resume Oct. 25. Service to the New York metropolitan … Read more

Airline sparks anger as it demands extra fees from already booked passengers as oil prices spike

Airline sparks anger as it demands extra fees from already booked passengers as oil prices spike

A Spanish budget airline named Volotea is sparking flight passengers’ anger after reportedly asking them to pay extra charges for fuel after their tickets have already been purchased. At first glance, the added charge — which will be $8 to $11 per passenger, per the “Simple Flying” aviation blog — does not sound high. But travelers are … Read more

Cruise line abruptly adds extra charges for passengers as travelers worry others may follow

Cruise line abruptly adds extra charges for passengers as travelers worry others may follow

Since the start of the Iran conflict, oil prices have skyrocketed, and many cruise passengers are worrying they’ll be slapped with extra surcharges related to the fuel issues in the next months as a result. Some cruise operators are already introducing additional fees on certain trips. StarDream Cruises, headquartered in Malaysia, said it added a daily fuel … Read more