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What consumers can do as the Iran war critically impacts the cost and availability of flights?

As the U.S. and Israel’s war with Iran squeezes global oil supplies, consumers have valid reasons to worry about the cost and availability of flights as they plan their late spring and summer trips. The head of the International Energy Agency has warned that European countries could run low on jet fuel within weeks, forcing the continent’s airlines and carriers that fly to Europe to significantly reduce flights. Many airlines have already raised checked bag fees or added fuel surcharges as the global price of jet fuel increased from about $99 per barrel at the end of February to as high as $209 a barrel

Indian ship attacked while crossing Strait of Hormuz, Indian govt source says

MUMBAI, April 18 (Reuters) – An Indian-flagged vessel carrying crude oil was on Saturday attacked ​while attempting to cross the Strait ‌of Hormuz, according to an Indian government source. The vessel has been identified as the Sanmar ​Herald, the source said, adding that ​the crew on board and the ⁠vessel were safe. At least two merchant ​vessels said they were hit by gunfire ​as they attempted to cross the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday, Reuters had reported earlier today. India has ​summoned Iran’s ambassador to India over ​the same incident, the Indian government source said. U.S. President ‌Donald ⁠Trump had said on

Pope Leo downplays feud with Trump, says ‘not in my interest’ to debate him

ABOARD THE PAPAL FLIGHT, April 18 (Reuters) – Pope Leo sought to downplay his feud with U.S. President Donald Trump on Saturday, saying reporting about ​comments he has made so far during his Africa tour “has not been ‌accurate in all its aspects”. Speaking to reporters in English aboard his flight to Angola for the third leg of his ambitious 10-day Africa tour, the first U.S. pope said comments he made ​two days earlier in Cameroon decrying that the world was being “ravaged by a ​handful of tyrants” were not aimed at Trump. That speech, said Leo, “was ⁠prepared two weeks ago, well before the

Iran’s navy tells ships Strait of Hormuz shut again, two vessels report gunfire

ATHENS, April 18 (Reuters) – Merchant vessels attempting to cross the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday received radio ​messages from Iran’s navy telling them they were not allowed ‌to pass, while two ships reported being hit by gunfire, shipping sources said. Several commercial vessels tried to transit the strait after receiving a notice to mariners a ​day earlier saying passage would be allowed but restricted to lanes ​Iran deemed safe. On Saturday, at least two ships reported that ⁠Iranian boats fired shots, shipping and maritime security sources told Reuters. ​The incidents were reported in waters between the Qeshm and Larak

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