https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/airfares-will-not-return-to-pre-iran-war-levels-american-airlines-warnsContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/airfares-will-not-return-to-pre-iran-war-levels-american-airlines-warnshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/airfares-will-not-return-to-pre-iran-war-levels-american-airlines-warns#u155691Mon, 26 Oct 2026 09:21:00 +0000American Airlines warns that passenger airfares will not drop back to pre-Iran war levels, even if the conflict concludes. Despite setting new revenue records, the carrier forecasts a deeper financial loss for 2026 as surging fuel expenses outpace fare gains. Federal data shows average United States airfares increased from $405 in late 2025 to $436 by mid-2026. Industry leaders caution that elevated ticket prices driven by fuel cost spikes are unlikely to fall quickly, and some predict that ticket costs could increase further next year.Why it mattersThe ongoing conflict involving Iran has trig