Airlines are bracing for potential disruptions in summer travel due to rising airfares and jet fuel costs, as highlighted by the Airports Council International (ACI). Stefano Baronci, Director General of ACI Asia Pacific and Middle East, indicated that higher ticket prices are weakening passenger demand, and airfares are unlikely to decrease soon. The warning comes amid elevated jet fuel prices, which surged past $200 per barrel in April due to geopolitical tensions around the Strait of Hormuz before stabilizing around $150 per barrel. As a result, many airlines are compelled to raise fares and cut less profitable routes. ACI reported that major airports in the Middle East suffered nearly $1 billion in revenue losses during March and April, with freight traffic plummeting by 52%. Although most airports have sufficient jet fuel reserves, 60% of surveyed airports noted tightening supplies. Baronci remains cautiously optimistic about the aviation sector's recovery, contingent on the resolution of ongoing conflicts.