Rising airfares and high jet fuel costs are forcing airlines to trim schedules, threatening summer travel plans. Airports Council International says steep ticket prices are weakening passenger demand, and there’s little sign of near-term relief. Fuel pressure is also being worsened by disruptions around the Strait of Hormuz, squeezing airline profitability and capacity.
As summer travel approaches, fuel shortages are emerging as a real risk. U.S. and Iran tensions have disrupted access to the Strait of Hormuz, constraining oil and gas shipments. The disruption is already triggering rationing in parts of Asia and Africa, raising fears of higher costs and tighter supply for airlines and road travel.
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Indian Railways will run 18,262 summer special train trips during peak travel season to handle the expected spike in passengers. The Ministry of Railways said the additional services are meant to reduce overcrowding and improve connectivity on high-demand routes, ensuring smoother journeys when demand is at its highest.
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