With jet fuel prices near a record, holiday airfares soar higher

NPR News23 October 2026, 09:00 UTCUnited States of America

If you're planning to fly this holiday season, be prepared to pay more than you did last year. The price of jet fuel — one of airlines' biggest expenses — is close to an all-time high in the U.S.

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