{
  "id": 7994252,
  "title": "Flydubai expects higher fuel costs, travel curbs and aircraft delays to limit growth",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/flydubai-expects-higher-fuel-costs-travel-curbs-and-aircraft-delays",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-17T08:58:35.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National UAE",
    "slug": "the-national-uae",
    "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/aviation/2026/09/17/flydubai-expects-higher-fuel-costs-travel-curbs-and-aircraft-delays-to-limit-growth/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Jet fuel prices, travel advisories, and aircraft delays are hampering Flydubai's growth plans, with rising fuel costs being passed on to customers. The airline has hedged most of its fuel price risk, but the costs are reflected in its airfares, according to chief executive Ghaith Al Ghaith. Jet fuel is the biggest headache because sudden price fluctuations make it difficult to capitalize on higher fares due to the fuel market's unpredictability. Deliveries of the airline's aircraft have been postponed until the end of the year, with Boeing 787 deliveries pushed back to 2028 after delays in 2026 and 2027. These delays have not provided operational relief during the travel disruptions caused by the Iran war, as Flydubai aims to be at full capacity to start business when travel returns strongly. International travel advisories imposed by some Western governments on Middle Eastern countries during the conflict are having a significant negative impact on inbound travel, particularly from Europe. Flydubai expects demand to return quickly once restrictions are lifted and is operating at 85% of its pre-war capacity, aiming to return to pre-war levels or exceed them by the end of 2026 with the delivery of 11 aircraft. Despite higher costs and travel disruptions, the airline still expects to make a profit without redundancies and continues to hire.",
  "summary": "Soaring jet fuel prices, international travel advisories and aircraft delivery delays are frustrating flydubai 's growth plans, with higher fuel costs being passed on to customers. The airline has hedged a “big part” of its position against higher jet fuel prices. Still, the rising costs are reflected in its air fares, chief executive Ghaith Al Ghaith said at Arabian Travel Market in Dubai on…",
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      {
        "outlet": "The National Business",
        "title": "Flydubai expects higher fuel costs, travel curbs and aircraft delays to limit growth",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/flydubai-expects-higher-fuel-costs-travel-curbs-and-aircraft-delays-7997291",
        "published": "2026-09-17T08:58:35.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}