Markets·October 22, 2026 at 4:08 PM EDT·1 source
Airfares will not return to pre-Iran war levels, American Airlines warns
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What happened
- American Airlines warned that airfares will not return to levels seen before the Iran war.
- Some industry chiefs said travellers should expect ticket prices to rise further next year.
Why it matters
Higher airfares could affect consumer demand, airline earnings and broader travel-sector cost assumptions.
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- First reported by Financial TimesOct 22Airfares will not return to pre-Iran war levels, American Airlines warns
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- Financial TimesOct 22Airfares will not return to pre-Iran war levels, American Airlines warns
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