Budget airlines built on cheap fares now face a painful reality: Fuel is getting expensive
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Source: CNBC
Published: 2026-03-30 17:20 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Transport, Middle East, Tax & Budget, Asia Pacific
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Budget airlines in Asia risk losing their price advantage as fuel prices rise and Middle East tensions disrupt key routes, forcing carriers to raise fares and cut expenses.
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