Global aviation paralysis: What's happening to world air travel?

Global civil aviation is facing the worst crisis in history. The consequences are already affecting tens of millions of passengers across continents.

The United States, the world's most active flying country, with 900 million passengers annually and 5,000 airports, relies on aviation as a nervous system of the state.

The main problem is fuel, which accounts for 25–40% of airline operating costs.

Since the start of the war in Iran, American carriers have been spending 78% more on kerosene—an additional cost of at least $6 billion.

The price of Jet-A1 has risen to $9.37 per gallon. A single Boeing-737 flight burns about 5,300 gallons.

Malek Dudakov, political analyst specializing in U.S. affairs:

"Fuel expenses account for one-third of ticket prices. Airline profits have dropped to just $4–5 per passenger."