Southwest Airlines fuel costs rise by USD 889 million in the second quarter, testing margins despite record revenue and stronger passenger demand across the US.

Kenya Airways faces a 72% fuel cost surge in 2026 as Middle East turmoil and aircraft supply constraints intensify aviation pressure.

Regional travel across Asia remains strong as higher airfares and geopolitical tensions reshape long-haul tourism demand for Southeast Asia.

Fiscal Policy Office cuts its 2026 Dubai crude oil forecast to US$82 per barrel, signaling implications for airlines, tourism, travel costs, aviation, and global mobility

South African travellers are urged to plan ahead as global fuel market changes continue to influence airfares and international tourism.

Strait of Hormuz oil risk raises jet fuel pressure, airfare concerns and tourism uncertainty across Gulf and Asian travel markets.