Airfares on US airlines have shot up due to the war with Iran, as jet fuel costs rise, but travel demand remains strong

The US and Israel’s war in Iran, which is now in its third week, has pushed airlines to increase fares to cover soaring fuel costs. But that doesn’t seem to deter travellers, The New York Times reported.

The war, which began in late February, has seen widespread disruptions in the aviation sector across the world due to ongoing airspace restrictions in the Middle East.