Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleThe increase in jet fuel costs is linked to the ongoing war in Iran, which has disrupted global oil supplies (ROBYN BECK/AFP/Getty Images)American Airlines is temporarily canceling select routes in August and September due to rising jet fuel prices. The increase in jet fuel costs is linked to the ongoing war in Iran, which has disrupted global oil supplies. Jet fuel typically accounts for 25-30 percent of an airline's total operating costs, making it a significant expense. Affected passengers will be offered rebooking options on other flights or full refunds. Other airlines, including Delta, KLM, and Lufthansa, have also taken measures like increasing fees or reducing routes to manage higher fuel costs. In fullAmerican Airlines is canceling summer routes because of high fuel costs. See the listThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Vacation plans at risk as airlines pull more flights
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleThe increase in jet fuel costs is linked to the ongoing war in Iran, which has disrupted global oil supplies (ROBYN BECK/AFP/Getty Images)American Airlines is temporarily canceling select routes in August and September due to rising jet fuel prices. The increase in jet fuel costs is linked to the ongoing war in Iran, which has disrupted global oil supplies. Jet fuel typically accounts for 25-30 percent of an airline's total operating costs, making it a significant expense. Affected passengers will be offered rebooking options on other flights or full refunds. Other airlines, including Delta, KLM, and Lufthansa, have also taken measures like increasing fees or reducing routes to manage higher fuel costs. In fullAmerican Airlines is canceling summer routes because of high fuel costs. See the listThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
