# EasyJet, Ryanair, Air France-KLM, Delta Air Lines and India's biggest airline IndiGo are among companies increasing fares.

*business · news · 2026-04-07 · Evening Standard*

## Key points

- Jet fuel prices have surged from $85-$90 to around $209 per barrel globally since February.
- Tehran has effectively closed the Strait of Hormuz to Western-linked vessels, disrupting a fifth of global oil supply.
- Air France-KLM is raising long-haul ticket prices by 50 euros per round trip to offset fuel costs.
- SAS will cancel 1,000 flights in April due to high oil and jet fuel prices.
- Delta and United are increasing checked bag fees by $10 on select routes in response to fuel costs.

**Companies:** Delta Air Lines, Air France-KLM, British Airways, American Airlines, EasyJet, Ryanair, IndiGo, Cathay Pacific, Turkish Airlines, Lufthansa, United Airlines, Air New Zealand, JetBlue Airways, Korean Air, Pakistan International Airlines, SAS, Thai Airways, Virgin Australia, Vietjet, Vietnam Airlines
**Countries:** United States, India, France, United Kingdom, Hong Kong, Pakistan, Thailand, Turkey, Germany, Vietnam, Australia

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