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bbc_business apr 21, 2026

Air fares soar by nearly 25% as Iran war forces flights to re-route

Air fares rise nearly 25% due to Iran war forcing flight re-routes.

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air fares jumped nearly 25% as the iran conflict forced flights to re-route. the airspace restrictions sent ticket prices higher across many airlines. the research shows the spike was a direct result of the longer, more expensive flight paths carriers had to take.
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