Spring 2026 Airfares Surge 14.9% Year-Over-Year: Jet Fuel Crisis Forces Delta, United, American to Raise Ticket Prices
Airfares jumped 2.7% in March 2026 alone, with a 14.9% year-over-year increase. Jet fuel costs—up to 25% of airline expenses—drive surcharges across domestic and transatlantic routes.












