US airfares surge 23.4% in 2026 as fuel, hotels and travel costs rise, putting fresh pressure on travellers and holiday budgets.

Travel costs are squeezing US holidaymakers as sharply higher airfares and elevated aviation fuel prices make late summer trips more expensive

Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos face travel challenges as soaring airfares, weak currencies and falling long-haul demand reshape Southeast Asia tourism.

European capitals respond to fuel shock with 9-Euro ticket, anti-inflation shield, fuel price cap, tax cuts, and excise reductions to fight transit inflation.