Airfare surge in France on jet fuel costs

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1. 31 JulBackground

   Air France-KLM puts 2026 fuel bill at $8.9 billion amid Middle East conflict

   With its second-quarter results, Air France-KLM said its 2026 fuel bill would reach about $8.9 billion, roughly $2 billion above 2025.

2. 1 OctBackground

   Ryanair's O'Leary warns of record European airfare rises in 2027

   Ryanair chief Michael O'Leary warned on 1 October 2026 that Europe faces its biggest airfare increase ever, with 2027 prices up 10-20%.

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   9 Nov

   Flights from France cost 4.5% more than a year ago, a record rise

   Airfares from France rose 4.5% on average in October, the biggest jump since the index began. Japan is up 17% and domestic flights nearly 13%.