US airfares expected to stay high even if Iran ceasefire drops oil prices, experts say
An American Eagle Embraer E175LR plane, operated by Republic Airways, approaches Reagan National airport on 13 May in Washington DC. Photograph: Al Drago/Getty ImagesView image in fullscreenAn American Eagle Embraer E175LR plane, operated by Republic Airways, approaches Reagan National airport on 13 May in Washington DC. While prices are off their highs, they remain elevated.
- ▪An American Eagle Embraer E175LR plane, operated by Republic Airways, approaches Reagan National airport on 13 May in Washington DC.
- ▪Photograph: Al Drago/Getty ImagesView image in fullscreenAn American Eagle Embraer E175LR plane, operated by Republic Airways, approaches Reagan National airport on 13 May in Washington DC.
- ▪While prices are off their highs, they remain elevated.
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An American Eagle Embraer E175LR plane, operated by Republic Airways, approaches Reagan National airport on 13 May in Washington DC. Photograph: Al Drago/Getty ImagesView image in fullscreenAn American Eagle Embraer E175LR plane, operated by Republic Airways, approaches Reagan National airport on 13 May in Washington DC. Photograph: Al Drago/Getty ImagesUS economyUS airfares expected to stay high even if Iran ceasefire drops oil prices, experts sayDomestic flights cost 26.5% more than last year, data shows, amid demand for travel and reduced oil refining capacityDebbie CarlsonFri 7 Aug 2026 09.00 EDTLast modified on Fri 7 Aug 2026 09.01 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleEven if a lasting ceasefire between the US and Iran lowers oil prices, travelers hoping to snag cheaper airfare…
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