Airlines

Asian travellers can expect higher fares, flight disruptions as Iran war chokes jet fuel supply

A truck refuels a Citilink Airbus at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport following the government approval of the jet fuel surcharge, amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Tangerang, on the outskirts of Jakarta, Indonesia, April 6, 2026.

SIA flight to Frankfurt delayed after catering truck grazed plane’s engine

A Singapore Airlines spokesperson said a catering truck "made contact with" an Airbus A380 engine ahead of boarding on April 22.

Lufthansa to charge extra for carry-on bags beyond certain size under new low-cost fare option

The new fare will come at a discount to the established Economy Light class, which will be enhanced to include an option to rebook reservations for a fee.

News analysis

Record demand can’t save US airlines from Iran war fuel shock

Airlines are already cutting flights, even as planes remain full, because some routes no longer make sense at current fuel prices.

SIA deepens role at Air India amid record losses: Sources

SIA has moved some of its employees into Air India, placing its executives in key roles across flight operations, engineering and maintenance, sources said.

Japan’s ANA to introduce fuel surcharge to domestic flights amid rising costs

ANA has determined that rising costs would lead to a major decrease in its earnings unless those costs are passed on via airfares.

Trump administration nears $638m Spirit rescue as Iran fuel shock hits airlines

Fuel costs have roughly doubled since the US-Israel war with Iran began, forcing carriers to raise fares, cut flights and scramble to preserve cash.

Lufthansa to scrub 20,000 summer flights to save on fuel costs

Lufthansa has taken some of the most drastic steps among global airlines since the conflict started.

Iran war fuel hike adds $130 to long-haul flight cost, study says

Airline executives from carriers including Lufthansa have said they were likely to pass on higher fuel costs to consumers if the Strait of Hormuz remained closed longer-term.

Japan to ban use of portable chargers on flights from April 24

A flight attendant explains the new policy on portable chargers on board flights on April 14 at Haneda Airport.

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