The ongoing Middle East war has led to increased airline ticket prices, with airlines across the U.S. experiencing a significant increase in jet fuel prices. The cost of jet fuel is expected to rise further depending on the situation in the Strait of Hormuz, which helps ship nearly 20% of the world's oil. According to United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby, fares need to rise by about 20% to fully cover this expense. Not all airlines are seeing the impact, some have futures contracts that guarantee a stable jet fuel price. To combat the rising jet fuel, United Airlines is canceling flights deemed "unprofitable" in "off-peak periods" like redeyes and midweek flights.