Airline stocks tumble as Strait of Hormuz blockade triggers jet fuel shortage fears

Apr 13, 2026, 5:21:26 PM UTC(3 hours ago)

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Global airline shares including Wizz Air and Cathay Pacific have dropped sharply following a blockade in the Strait of Hormuz that has disrupted 25 percent of seaborne oil trade
Delta Airlines announced a 10 dollar increase in domestic checked baggage fees to offset skyrocketing operational costs and fuel price volatility
Cathay Pacific has slashed flight services to Dubai and Riyadh through June 2026 citing the soaring cost of jet fuel and regional instability
Market analysts report that oil prices have crossed the 100 dollar per barrel mark again after failed diplomatic talks between the United States and Iran
Airports Council International warned that over 100 European airports could face a systemic jet fuel crisis if the maritime blockade continues

Airline stocks fall on rising fuel costs and geopolitical tensions. 📉 https://t.co/Htm5HUOhcJ