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Aeroméxico carried 2.061M passengers in April 2026, down 1.3% YoY, but maintained 86.1% load factor through disciplined international focus amid fuel cost pressures.

JetBlue Airways surged 4.4% May 1 as Spirit Airlines bailout prospects dimmed, positioning the carrier to acquire valuable routes and slots amid industry consolidation.

Carnival drops 25% amid $500M fuel cost headwinds, but record 103% occupancy and strong 2028 bookings suggest valuation opportunity at 12x P/E.

Economists warn Iran conflict inflation will persist beyond ceasefire as U.S. inflation hits 3.3%, with IMF raising 2026 outlook to 3.2% from 2.5%.

Iran declares Strait of Hormuz open to all vessels during ceasefire, sending crude down 14% to $81/barrel while airlines and cruise stocks surge on lower fuel costs.

Newsom attacks Trump's energy claims as gas prices jump 94 cents annually. Administration pushes pipeline; Democrats back E15 biofuel alternatives.

Aeroméxico's March 2026 traffic fell 1.4% year-over-year to 1.994M passengers, but improved load factor and demand metrics suggest operational resilience amid fuel volatility.

Trump proposes shared Strait of Hormuz control with Iran, triggering 8% oil price decline to $98.65/barrel amid growing diplomatic momentum.

Trump administration explores Jones Act waiver to address Iran-related fuel supply concerns as WTI crude trades at $96.66/barrel and gasoline averages $3.63/gallon.

United Airlines stock fell 3.71% after CEO warned of meaningful Q2 impact from 58% surge in jet fuel prices to $3.95/gallon amid Middle East conflict.