Airline Average Fares Rise to $998 Amid Jet Fuel Price Surge

As of March 30, average round-trip international airfares have risen to $998, up from $774 on February 23, according to data from Kayak. Average domestic fares also saw an increase to $350 from $336. The rise in airfare is attributed to higher jet fuel costs, which have nearly doubled to $4.81 per gallon from $2.50 on February 27 due to the ongoing Iran war. Analysts at Deutsche Bank noted that if elevated jet fuel prices persist, fares might need to increase by approximately $50 for one-way tickets, representing a potential 17% uptick.