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Additional Reading from MarketBeat Is the Airline Stock Dip After the Iran Attacks Justified?By Nathan Reiff. First Published: 3/10/2026. 
Key Points - Many airline stocks have plummeted by 20% or more in the last month amid the start of war in Iran and related oil price volatility.
- Airline companies face numerous negative pressures related to the war, including canceled flights, the potential for suppressed demand, and more.
- Jet fuel prices and cracks have spiked, meaning that even airlines not doing business within the area of conflict will feel the repercussions.
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As the war in Iran appears likely to continue, it may be no surprise to investors that airline stocks have been among the first to feel a significant impact. These shares are closely tied to fuel costs, geopolitical stability and consumer demand—all three have become more volatile as the conflict escalates and spreads geographically. Both major carriers and smaller domestic and regional names have seen their shares decline sharply: Delta Air Lines (NYSE: DAL) and American Airlines Group Inc. (NASDAQ: AAL) have dropped by about 22% and 27%, respectively, in the last month. For some investors, that price decline may create an opportunity to add to positions in the airline industry. But it's important to weigh whether the initial shock of the conflict—and the related oil-price pressure—justifies the selloff given recent domestic resilience. Conversely, if the conflict becomes prolonged and drives further deterioration, investors may prefer to wait before entering or building exposure. Major Air Carriers Face Multiple Negative Drivers I've worked for the CIA, personally met four US presidents, and spent 45 years studying the markets—calling Black Monday six weeks before it happened, predicting the fall of the Berlin Wall, and pinpointing the exact bottom in 2009. But what I'm about to share with you is the boldest prediction of my career. After meeting Elon Musk face-to-face at a private gathering of Wall Street elites and months of my own research, I'm now staking my reputation on one date: March 26, 2026. That's when I believe Elon will announce the SpaceX IPO—what Bloomberg is calling the biggest listing of all time. I have found an access code that lets you grab a pre-IPO stake before it happens, but in 72 hours, your window could close. Click here to see how to claim your SpaceX access code Delta, American and other major airlines have suffered since the start of the conflict due to the cumulative impact of several negative factors. First, thousands of commercial flights to and from parts of the Middle East have been canceled. Airlines often face significant operational and logistical costs in such situations while also losing potential revenue. Second, and perhaps most consequential for margins, is the spike in jet fuel costs. The Argus US Jet Fuel Index rose to $3.88 on March 6 from $2.50 a week earlier. While crude oil markets have been volatile since the conflict began, petroleum products have seen even greater stress. Jet fuel prices and "cracks"—the differential between crude oil and the refined jet fuel derived from it—have climbed sharply. Finally, consumer demand remains a less certain but still important factor. In its most recent earnings report, Delta said it remained optimistic about demand despite government shutdown-related issues, citing loyalty and cargo growth plus improved non-ticket revenue streams. Fellow Big Four member United Airlines (NASDAQ: UAL) was similarly upbeat in its Q4 2025 report, pointing to its highest-ever seat completion factor and a 12% year-over-year surge in premium revenue. As consumers anticipate higher gasoline and other goods prices driven by oil-market turbulence, many may cut back on discretionary spending such as leisure travel. That pullback may not show up immediately in airline results, but it could persist even after fuel markets stabilize. Can Regional Airlines Fare Any Better? All of this means that even airlines not operating in the Middle East are likely to be affected. What about carriers that operate primarily domestically or are based outside the region? Generally, those companies haven't been spared, likely because fuel costs affect all operators. One modest bright spot: shares of Air Canada (TSE: AC) have fallen only about 13% in the last month. Still, that is hardly a win for the industry as a whole. Wall Street analysts have begun adjusting expectations: since the start of the month, for example, Weiss downgraded DAL to Hold from Buy, and other firms have trimmed price targets. Some investors may opt to wait for further declines before adding exposure. Watching short-interest trends can also help gauge market sentiment. Some companies, like American, were already facing rising short interest before the conflict began, and that pressure could intensify. Ultimately, depending on how long and how widely the conflict spreads, the start of 2026 may feel eerily similar to early 2020, when COVID-19 grounded the airline industry worldwide. To reach those extremes, share prices would have to fall substantially farther than they already have. Many bearish investors may therefore prefer to wait and see how low airline stocks will fall. | 
