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Winter holiday flight prices reach 10-year high in U.S. as Iran war sends fuel costs soaring

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Winter holiday flight prices in the U.S. have hit a 10-year high according to an analysis by Hopper. The increase is attributed to rising fuel costs due to tensions with Iran. CBS News reporter Megan Cerullo covers this development.
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Hopper, a fare aggregator, reported that winter holiday flight prices within the U.S. have hit a 10-year high due to elevated jet fuel costs linked to tensions in Iran. The average round-trip ticket for Thanksgiving travel was $402, up $95 from last year; around Christmas, it averaged $452, an increase of $85. Jet fuel prices have surged as the conflict has constrained oil supplies from the region, pushing up costs by 31% compared to last year. Airlines are responding by raising fares and imposing additional passenger surcharges. With jet fuel typically accounting for up to 30% of airline operating costs, these price hikes reflect a significant financial burden.

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Winter holiday airfares reached a 10-year high in the U.S. amid Iran war price hikes, a new analysis by Hopper found.
framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-09-30
2026-09-30 · CBS News
Winter holiday flight prices reach 10-year high in U.S. as Iran war sends fuel costs soaring · assertive framing

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Winter holiday airfares reached a 10-year high in the U.S. amid Iran war price hikes, a new analysis by Hopper found. asserted
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