Major airlines cut flights as higher jet fuel prices hit carriers — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/major-airlines-cut-flights-as-higher-jet-fuel-prices-hit-carriersContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. Airlines Cut Flights and Raise Fares Amid Jet Fuel Price Spikehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/major-airlines-cut-flights-as-higher-jet-fuel-prices-hit-carriershttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/major-airlines-cut-flights-as-higher-jet-fuel-prices-hit-carriers#u76152Sat, 19 Sep 2026 11:15:24 +0000Major carriers including American Airlines, United Airlines, and Southwest are scaling back flight schedules and eliminating flights to manage surging jet fuel costs. Despite surprisingly robust travel demand, airlines are specifically cutting cheaper flights and marginal routes while keeping fares high for consumers. Travelers are currently facing fares nearly a quarter higher than they were a year ago. The latest jet fuel spike is reshaping flying operations across the industry as companies move to protect their bottom lines against rising energy expenses.Why it mattersFuel price surges dire