Reuters
• Federico Maccioni, Joanna Plucinska
Emirates says it is well hedged against higher jet fuel prices and is seeking to avoid passing rising costs on to passengers. The carrier’s position comes as airlines assess the impact of the Iran war on fuel markets and the potential pressure on fares and margins.
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Emirates says it is well hedged against higher jet fuel prices and is seeking to avoid passing rising costs on to passengers. The carrier’s position comes as airlines assess the impact of the Iran war on fuel markets and the potential pressure on fares and margins.
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