Event Brief
Short flights are popular—will they last?
Filed: May 13, 2026 at 5:03 PM ET
Summary: Short flights under 100 miles are a backbone of the U.S. air system, but demand was declining.
WHO: U.S. air system
WHAT: Short flights face pressure as routes declined even before jet fuel costs spiked.
WHEN: May 13, 2026 at 5:00 AM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: Jet fuel costs spiked and short routes were already in decline.
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