How the war in Iran could end affordable air travel
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Since the conflict in the Middle East led to the closing of the Strait of Hormuz, about 20 percent of global oil supply has been choked off, sending prices sky-high, especially for jet fuel. So far, the war may already be costing the airline industry an additional $15 billion. Airlines have responded by raising ticket prices, charging more for bag fees, and cutting flights that they’ve deemed unprofitable because of higher fuel costs.
If only the government or donors could subsidize flight tickets.
This price shock was a deciding factor in the May 2026 closure of Spirit Airlines. When a low-cost airline like Spirit goes under, it has a ripple effect through the entire industry, canceling flight routes and raising ticket prices all around.
But even if the war were to end and fuel costs stabilize, major airlines might not be willing to bring their prices back down. In fact, corporations seem all but guaranteed to take advantage of pressuring consumers to pay more to fly.
Blame trump and the rest of the clowns in the whitehouse for all of this.
For over 40 years, flying has been an affordable way to travel. We’ve been living in an era of cheap flights that has shifted air travel from a luxury experience to a globalized mode of public transportation. This video explains how that era might be coming to an end.
Read more about the state of the airline industry and the impact of the war in Iran:
Trump said lower prices not higher
Changes in airfare in the US: https://onemileatatime.com/news/airline-fares-skyrocketing-data/
Reuters’ analysis of how the war is costing airlines: https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/iran-war-saddles-global-companies-with-25-billion-bill-counting-2026-05-18/
Well, air travel is terrible for the environment. Decreasing it is a good thing.
Bill McGee on NPR discussing the state of the airline industry: https://www.npr.org/2026/04/26/nx-s1-5795931/how-the-iran-war-is-impacting-the-airline-industry
Peter Campbell’s piece on the Iran war and the future of cheap flights: https://www.ft.com/content/a8f9aa9b-94f7-4188-8c53-e18b614c373f
Starting to wonder if all those tens of millions of people who didn't vote because there's no difference in the political parties is regretting that yet.
The Today, Explained newsletter covers the Spirit Airlines shutdown: https://www.vox.com/today-explained-newsletter/487758/spirit-airlines-shutdown
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I am just so glad that I spent a lot of years traveling around the world and seeing things there's only one trip more I really want to take and I guess I'll just start saving now and hope I can afford it.
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And all because this current administration is being held hostage by Israel’s colonial genocide.
@WARLOCK1669Hot take: boosting climate change should be expensive.
@glib4233Trump2028
@mikedcSo literally the working class have been priced out of concerts by Ticketmaster and live nation and now they will be priced out of traveling by the airlines… What’s next priced out of food?
@andrewlauder2777blame that orange baffoon
@TheVision-gd7npSo this is what winning feels like?
@eduardoalcazar2600Hopefully it does
@Melnyx_definitelyWhen was air travel ever affordable?
@yadmasuI work in Aviation. We survived through Covid but potentially not through the Trump Era😮. This "War" is on purpose to squeeze the market then get rich off the rebound.
@pendleton123Here's an idea: how about trains? 🤔
@transitfanatiqueTWO WORDS: DONALD TRUMP
@Jack06629aLiterally just saw a flight from BCN to BRU in July 26 (peak summer) for 38$. So there’s that
@Psm_08This is blatant fear mongering. You yourself said there are 40 years of history showing prices going down. That's because of demand for lower prices. Spirit Airlines was in trouble for a while before the war in Iran started and it's far from the only budget airline offering.
@EndonaeDear god we need a Time Machine
@jucxoxThe caption completely misses the countries who are actually bombing Iran, 🇮🇱 🇺🇸
@ManUisLifeThanks Donald
@drewstoysThe best part of being alive in the 21st century with all our advances in science is globalisation and travel imo. I LOVE that I can see the world for my own personal growth, and see my family who has spread all over the globe at this point. Would be sad to see all of our freedom of travel collapse by the hands of a man most of the world didn't vote for.
@jadesperspective15Our leader is playing checkers and he forgets the rules. The rest of the world is playing three and four dimensional chess.
@DonaldBunch-k5jIn Washington state they just delayed the Ballard train which was gonna connect Tacoma and other cities to the main line they delayed it indefinitely even though we already paid 34million. The people yearn for trains
@Kingkevo1738Cmon bro I just got my passport and am starting to get ready to travel…
@vaultofnoah3903People. Stay angry. Keep pushing back. We NEED folks to be angrier.
@samaquiaslorta2693agenda 2030
@p.m.2116All because of America’s Trump and Israel’s Netanyahu wanting to imperialize the Middle East waterways that this jet fuel shortage and energy crisis has harmed everyone in the world.
On behalf of the world, Trump and Netanyahu need to be removed from government office and barred from politics forever.
Passenger rail train travel: we welcome more investment here in the U.S.
@MK-lm8teOh no. Would give people who claim to be concerned about the climate an opportunity to align their choices with their rhetoric.
@josephfisher426So…..can we finally invest in trains?
@andrewsss2Flying?? I’m almost priced out of eating.
@ketchupisasmoothiePlease don't act like this is an accident. This "crisis" was probably engineered. These Davos/WEF types have been salivating over ending travel for regular people for years.
@escapethewestnowTrains
@felixlpilonTake that liberals?
@echewtaJust as a reminder, this is not actually a war, it’s a twisted manipulation for a handful of people to make billions. Humans and ancient buildings are just collateral damage for these monsters.
@evanescent9863Completely optional war btw
@ZachBobBobNothing happen in China though
@1005332unpopular opinion: I think plane tickets are way too cheap. People fly too much.
@thomasradler4873If only we had trains
@ArcticBlue116Somebody like Greta would be happy
@Nrylw-w6tMurika just ruining everything slightly good
@elphantasimosince the confluct in Iran lead to the strait of Hormuz closing
That's an awfully passive phrasing for bombing a sovereign nation in order to distract from the Epstein files.
The aviation industry is lagging behind bringing in sustainable fuels and hydrogen planes in for years. E.g. Airbus has developed concepts for hydrogen planes, but holded further developement, because they are not competitive, while cerosine is cheap.
This was depressing for engeneers, that put a lot of thought to sustainable aviation, but did not get anywhere.
The ongoing crisis could be reason enough to get hydrogen planes back going again.
It may be that poor people will be outclassed from leaving their countries altogether. Leaving your nation will only be a wealthy privilege.
@StreetDrillaThree inches to the left and the world would be a much better place.
@CitizenZero1I would not call airline travel "vital to all of us" 🙄 That's way overstated. It should be something someone saves up for to take important trips.
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