US airlines’ monthly fuel expenses increased 84% in May
Airlines around the world have responded to the surge in fuel prices by increasing fares and fees and cutting flight schedules. (Ozgurcoskun/Getty Images) July 8, 2026 8:53 am, EDT key takeaways: According to a July 7 Bureau of Transportation Statistics report, U.S. airlines spent $6.66 billion on jet fuel in May, exceeding $6 billion for