A global jet fuel shortage is raising the cost of air travel

George Mihalcea

American flyers still smarting from interminable airport security lines are about to get another shock. A looming global jet fuel shortage is expected to hike the cost of air travel and reduce flight schedules, as airlines look to offset rising prices. On Monday, JetBlue announced it was raising baggage fees, citing “rising operating costs.” “While we recognize that fee increases are never ideal, we take careful consideration to ensure these changes are implemented only when necessary,” the

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