Porter Airlines Adds $40 Fuel Surcharge, Blames Iran

0:00Porter Airlines has introduced a temporary $40 fuel search on all new Vi Porter flight redemptions. This applies to each passenger for every leg of the trip and started on March 23, 2026. Existing bookings remain unchanged. The move comes amid soaring global jet fuel costs, triggered by Iran's decision to close the straight-of-war moves. That vital waterway carries one-fifth of the world's oil supply, pushing prices way up. Canadian travelers are feeling the pinch, as other airlines adjust too. Air trans app plans higher surcharges on Europe routes, while Air Canada and WestJet note that base fares naturally rise with fuel expenses. Negotiations over the straight are ongoing this week. US President Donald Trump just extended the deadline for Iran to reopen it by five more days. Porter expects oil prices to settle soon, allowing them to drop the extra fee and return to regular rates across the board. I'm Corey with the story, and you've been listening to Toronto News today.

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