Travellers in Kenya and across Africa may soon face higher airfares as airlines respond to rising jet fuel prices linked to the ongoing conflict involving Iran. Aviation analysts say disruptions in global oil supply routes have pushed aviation fuel prices sharply higher, increasing airline operating costs. Fuel is one of the biggest expenses for airlines and can account for up to 40 percent of their operating costs.
According to a report by Getaway Magazine, several international airlines have already introduced fuel surcharges or increased ticket prices to cope with the rising costs. Experts warn that if oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz continue to be affected, airlines operating in Africa could also adjust fares, meaning travellers may start seeing gradual increases in ticket prices in the coming months.