European Airlines Warn Higher Fuel Costs Will Be Paid by Flyers

Europe’s major airlines warned Thursday they’ll have to pass on higher fuel costs to their passengers as the war in Iran escalates and oil tankers remain stranded in the Persian Gulf.

• European Airlines Say Flyers Will Pay for Higher Fuel Costs
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• European Airlines Warn Higher Fuel Costs Will Be Paid by Flyers
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