United Airlines says it will raise summer fares as much as 20% as fuel prices surge amid Iran war

Source: New York Post

United Airlines will bump fares 15% to 20% this summer, its busiest season — letting travelers foot the bill for the airline’s jet fuel costs that have doubled as a result of the Iran war. The decision was made as travelers have shown they are still willing to pay top-dollar to fly, United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby said on CNBC Wednesday. United is set to raise fares by a whopping 20%.