Airlines hike fares, cut millions of seats as Iran war drives up fuel costs
Surging jet fuel prices are prompting carriers to slash their flight schedules, casting a cloud over summer travel rush.
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Iran resumes commercial flights from Tehran airport
Commercial flights begin for the first time since the conflict with the US and Israel began about two months ago.
War-driven demand boosts profits for weapons and aircraft manufacturers
Boeing sees reduced first-quarter loss as defence earnings rise amid $2.3bn US Pentagon contract.
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How Iran war has triggered soaring cost of medicines
Pharmacists in some countries have seen the cost of painkillers more than quadruple.
EU eyes options as Iran conflict threatens jet fuel shortages
The blockade of the Strait of Hormuz is causing concern in Europe, which relies heavily on imported jet fuel.
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Jet fuel shortage: Why Iran war could ground flights in Europe
Europe’s aviation faces fuel shortages as Hormuz tensions threaten travel at the start of the summer season.
From: NewsFeed
Video: Trump threatens to jail reporter over Iran airman rescue leak
Trump demanded the journalist who reported on the rescue of the US airman in Iran reveal their source.
Published On 6 Apr 2026
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How US operation to rescue air officer from Iran unfolded
President Trump says US service member whose fighter jet was shot down over Iran is rescued during two raids.
US airport lines shorten as TSA workers get paid
Airports like JFK and Houston report shorter wait times, though LaGuardia still faces delays of up to two hours.
House Republicans shoot down bill that would pay federal airport workers
White House memo says Trump has instructed DHS to pay federal airport workers as long lines snarl travel.
Long lines, unpaid TSA workers: Experts say US air travel system in crisis
TSA workers face unpaid wages, causing long lines and staffing shortages at key US airports during shutdown chaos.
