Qantas hikes international air fares citing volatile oil prices from war in Middle East

The Guardian - World News Economic ImpactNews ReportEN 1 min read 100% complete by Luca IttimaniMarch 10, 2026 at 08:50 AM

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Qantas is raising international airfares due to volatile oil prices stemming from the war in the Middle East. The airline stated that while it uses hedging strategies, it wasn't fully protected against the recent surge in jet fuel costs. This price increase comes as Qantas also reports higher-than-normal ticket sales for flights to Europe, particularly in March. The increased demand may be linked to passengers rebooking with Qantas after experiencing disruptions with other carriers. The airline spokesperson made the announcement on Tuesday.

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Qantas was not fully covered for the spike seen in the wake of surging oil prices.

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Qantas hedges against changes in jet fuel prices.

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Qantas reported higher-than-normal ticket sales for flights to Europe.

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Qantas is increasing the price of its international air fares.

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Oil price volatility caused by the war in the Middle East is a reason for the fare increase.

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Europe ×270% Middle East 80% Qantas ×290%

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