Airlines worry about lasting disruptions despite Middle East truce
After six weeks of war in the Middle East, carriers have cut routes and pared costs as rising fuel bills and cautious travelers threaten prolonged disruption even if a fragile truce holds.
Buffeted by six weeks of war in the Middle East, airlines have scrambled to trim routes and reduce costs as fuel bills spike and wary customers rethink travel plans. Industry officials warn those effects could persist even if a fragile truce is reached.