Qantas hikes international fares amid rising jet fuel costs
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Qantas is bumping up its international ticket prices this week, thanks to rising jet fuel costs driven by the U.S.-Israel-Iran conflict in the Middle East.
The airline says these price hikes are necessary to cover higher expenses, and they're not alone: other airlines like Air New Zealand are doing the same as global travel gets pricier.
Demand for flights remains strong
Even with higher fares, Qantas flights to Europe are packed—more than 90% full in March!
To keep up, the airline is looking at adding more seats and tweaking routes, especially since airspace closures between Asia and Europe have made travel trickier.
For now, flights are running smoothly and demand isn't slowing down.