LOS ANGELES - A major U.S. airline confirmed Wednesday that it’s suspending six North American routes due to elevated jet fuel prices driven by the ongoing war in Iran.

Four of these routes include nonstop flights out of Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).

The ongoing war in the Middle East has been greatly impacting travelers in the skies this year, and airlines have been responding cautiously to the volatile oil and fuel costs by trimming schedules and adjusting prices in a way that will ultimately affect every type of traveler.

Thousands have been forced to rebook, often at higher fares, when their flights are suddenly canceled.

While airlines frequently adjust their schedules, several major airlines appear to be reacting aggressively to pain at the pump as it feels the impact of the war on profit margins.

That includes American Airlines, which confirmed Wednesday that it’s temporarily cutting nonstop flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to Cleveland (CLE), Columbus (CMH), Pittsburgh (PIT) and Washington Dulles (IAD).

American is also suspending service between Charlotte (CLT) and Ontario (ONT) and Charlotte and Sacramento (SMF).

These route suspensions will be taking effect between Aug. 5 to Oct. 5.

According to Reuters, the airline expects its jet fuel bill to rise by more than $4 billion this year. (Source: KTLA)

Story Date: June 4, 2026