Air New Zealand passenger numbers fell 2 percent in June over the year earlier, reflecting a sharp increase in jet fuel prices sparked by the Middle East conflict.

Tokyo, Aug. 3 (Jiji Press)--Japan's two major air carriers saw their profits fall for April-June amid soaring aviation fuel prices due to tensions in the Middle East, although…

Air New Zealand passenger numbers fell 2 percent in June over the year earlier, reflecting a sharp increase in jet fuel prices sparked by the Middle East conflict.