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Air France and KLM are raising their long-haul ticket prices due to the rise in kerosene costs!

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Due to the skyrocketing kerosene prices linked to geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, Air France and KLM are announcing an increase in their long-haul ticket prices. In economy class, you’ll now need to budget an extra 50 euros for a round trip.

Bad news for travelers! The Air France-KLM Group has confirmed that:since March 11, 2026, the long-haul tickets sold by Air France and KLM have been increased. In economy class, the price of a round trip goes up by 50 euros.

The reason? The group points to the geopolitical context in the Middle East, particularly the war in Iran, which has led to a sudden spike in air fuel prices. On Wednesday, the global average price of jet fuel approached 168 dollars a barrel, nearly twice the level at the beginning of the year. The same trend can be seen with oil: the Brent crude oil barrel briefly surpassed 100 dollars, raising concerns about the costs.circ; of air transport.

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A rise that affects the whole industry

While this sudden increase has surprised many, the Franco-Dutch group is not the only one adjusting its prices. Several international airlines have already announced fuel surcharges, including SAS, Cathay Pacific, Air India and Qantas.At Cathay Pacific, the fuel surcharge on certain flights between Hong Kong and Europe is going to more than double, going from around 62 to 129 euros.

This increase is no small matter. According to the International Air Transport Association, fuel accounts for between 30 and 40% of an airline's operating costs. With prices this high, airlines often have no choice but to pass some of the costs onto ticket prices.

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More Cautious Travelers

However, this surge in fuel prices could also, and especially, impact travel plans. For agencies, for instance, the effect is direct since air transport often accounts for nearly half of the cost of a trip.

As a result, some travelers might wait before booking or favor closer destinations. Medium-haul flights, which are less dependent on fuel prices, could find their advantage. Meanwhile, on the low-cost side of the group, Transavia has not announced any price increases just yet, although the airline assures that it is closely monitoring the situation.