US airlines no longer hedge fuel costs. That could hurt margins if Iran conflict lingers

U.S. airlines abandoned the practice of hedging against fuel costs long ​ago. With oil prices surging following U.S.-Israel strikes on Iran, they could be looking at a big bite out of their bottom line in the event ‌of a lengthy conflict that keeps prices elevated for months.

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