United Airlines is cutting flights due to rising fuel costs tied to the U.S. military operation in Iran. The airline plans to cancel about three points of flying in off peak periods in the second and third quarters of 2026. The company also paused services to Ben Gurion International Airport in Israel and the Dubai International Airport due to the conflict. Some airports, including Chicago O’Hare International Airport, are already reducing flights under a directive from the Federal Aviation Administration. United CEO Scott Kirby warned that the rising costs could also affect airline ticket prices. The decision adds to travel headaches already exacerbated by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shutdown.