American and Canadian airlines, squeezed by surging fuel costs from the war in Iran, are adding “sticky” new bag fees and surcharges, on top of higher fares.
Category: US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026)
-
Delta, WestJet and Other Airlines Announce Higher Baggage Fees and Fuel Surcharges
The New York Times – Business: -
Markets on Edge as Trump’s Iran Ultimatum Looms
The New York Times – Business:Oil prices are rising and stocks are selling off as investors fret that the president will carry out his threats to “decimate” Iran.
-
Oil Prices Jump as Trump’s Deadline for Deal Draws Near
The New York Times – Business:President Trump’s Tuesday evening deadline for a deal approached after he rejected a cease-fire proposal as “not good enough.”
-
A New Oil Shock Accelerates Return to Nuclear Power
The New York Times – Business:Shocks to natural gas supplies are spurring countries in Asia and elsewhere to rethink their rejection of nuclear energy after the 2011 disaster in Fukushima, Japan.
-
Jamie Dimon Cites Risks From War, Private Credit, Inflation and More
The New York Times – Business:In his annual letter to shareholders, Jamie Dimon, the chief executive of JPMorgan Chase, said investors and businesses faced a series of challenges.
-
This Is Not China’s War, but Beijing Started Preparing for It Years Ago
The New York Times – Business:Long concerned about geopolitical crises, China redoubled efforts to secure energy security when President Trump started raising the stakes in his first term.
-
OPEC Plus Warns of Slow Recovery After War in Iran
The New York Times – Business:The group of influential oil exporters also said it was increasing its production quotas, a largely symbolic move.
-
Oil Markets Seem More Skeptical of Trump’s Peace Signals
The New York Times – Business:After seesawing between diplomacy and threats, the president may find it harder to knock down prices by suggesting pauses or progress in talks.
-
In the Philippines, Rising Fuel Prices Force Travelers to Stay Home During Holy Week
The New York Times – Business:Surging gasoline prices in the Philippines have forced some people to cancel or scale back the Visita Iglesia, a Holy Week tradition in which Catholics travel to seven churches.
-
Strong Jobs Numbers Make the Fed’s Job Easier
The New York Times – Business:Robust job growth in March suggests that the labor market remains relatively healthy, allowing officials at the central bank to focus on fighting inflation.
-
Trump Requests $1.5 Trillion for Military Spending
The New York Times – Business:The huge proposed increase would be partly offset by steep cuts to domestic programs, some of which the Trump administration describes as wasteful.