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Trump’s war in Iran cancels summer vacation

Turns out summer travel is also downstream from bad decisions.

Jason Weisberger
Jun 04, 2026
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The Orange Menace promised cheap gas and no new wars, then delivered expensive fuel and canceled flights.

American Airlines says it is temporarily suspending some August and September routes because jet fuel costs are punishing for carriers amid the war in Iran. AP reports jet fuel recently averaged nearly $142 a barrel, up from about $99 before the U.S.…

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