The Iran war is sending jet fuel prices higher — and airfares along with them. Here’s how to keep costs down
Air Canada planeIf you’ve been putting off booking a flight when fares become cheaper, you may not want to hear the most recent news. The war in Iran is pushing jet fuel costs to levels not seen in years — and Canadian airlines are already passing those costs on to passengers. Here’s what’s happening, what it means for your travel plans and what you can do to keep costs down. Don't MissWhy air travel suddenly got so much more expensiveJet fuel is typically an airline’s single greatest operating expense. How Canadian airlines are respondingAir Canada, Air Transat and WestJet have all signalled that higher ticket prices are coming or have already arrived.
Source: CBC News March 21, 2026 19:56 UTC
