Airline miles may not go as far as the Iran war drives up fuel costs and summer fares
Travelers using airline miles may find their rewards less valuable this summer due to rising fuel costs linked to the Iran war. Airfares have increased significantly, with April prices up 21% compared to the previous year. As airlines adjust their pricing strategies, consumers may need to be more strategic in redeeming their points for travel perks.
- ▪Users of credit cards that accrue airline miles are likely to find their balances won't take them as far this summer.
- ▪Airfares in April were 21% higher than a year earlier, driven by increased jet fuel prices.
- ▪Dynamic pricing strategies mean that higher airfares translate into needing more miles or points to buy a ticket.
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ABC NewsLiveVideoShowsGood Morning AmericaShopGMAInterest Successfully AddedWe'll notify you here with news aboutTurn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? OffOnStream onAirline miles may not go as far as the Iran war drives up fuel costs and summer faresUsers of credit cards that accrue airline miles and points toward various travel perks are likely to find their balances won’t take them as far this summerByKEN SWEET AP business writerMay 22, 2026, 7:46 PM1:12(AP Illustration / Peter Hamlin)The Associated PressNEW YORK -- First, the bad news. Users of credit cards that accrue airline miles and points toward various travel perks are likely to find their balances won't take them as far this summer.
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