Southwest CEO addresses rising fuel costs amid war with Iran and its impact on travelers

On average, domestic airfare is up about 18% compared to last year. A key factor is the surging fuel costs for airlines amid the war with Iran. Now, several low-cost carriers have asked the government for help as they grapple with the high cost of fuel. Kris Van Cleave spoke with Southwest's CEO about the impact of fuel costs.

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