npr
Joel Rose
18 Jun 2026
When jet fuel prices shot up this spring, airlines responded by raising their ticket prices and fees. Now fuel costs are coming back to earth.
But don't expect the airlines to give those price increases back right away.
"If people will pay it, why would you take it back?" said Michael Boyd, a longtime aviation industry consultant. "I mean, if people are willing to pay an extra $5 to check a bag and there's no pushback, don't be silly."..
The price of jet fuel is falling, but airfare remains high : NPR : 18 Jun 2026
