In April 2026, airfares increased by 20.7% year over year, partly due to rising oil prices from the Iran war, marking the fourth consecutive monthly hike.
Jessica Puckett is a Freelance Travel Writer and Editor. She specializes in topics related to travel and tourism, including air travel, airlines, and destinations, with a strong focus on the aviation and aerospace sectors. Jessica's work has been featured in prominent publications such as The Sacramento Bee, Condé Nast Traveller, and Travel + Leisure.
















