As jet fuel prices soar due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, travelers can expect a rise in airline ticket costs this spring and summer. Amra Durakovic from Flight Centre Canada notes that airlines are introducing fuel surcharges to offset increased operational costs. This change may appear as a separate line item on tickets or as an overall price increase. Additionally, airlines are rerouting flights to avoid conflict zones, which can add significant costs to international tickets; for example, a flight from Canada to the Philippines may rise from $1,600 to $2,000. The conflict has also triggered price hikes in the cruise industry, with experts predicting a domino effect on riverboat cruises. Popular summer destinations for Canadians, such as Portugal and the Netherlands, have seen price increases of 57% and 40%, respectively. In light of these rising costs, many Canadians are opting for more budget-friendly travel options in regions like South America and Central America, while domestic travel within Canada is on the rise, particularly in Atlantic Canada and Alberta. Durakovic warns that if the Middle East conflict persists, airfare prices are unlikely to decrease.