Qantas hikes fares on international routes as fuel costs surge on Mideast conflict
Published on March 10, 2026.
Australian airline Qantas Airways (QAN.AX) has announced a significant increase in international fares due to the rising jet fuel costs from the Middle East conflict. The company also announced that it is considering adding capacity to its existing Europe routes in the coming months. Meanwhile, rival Air New Zealand also announced significant increases to ticket prices.
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