1、April 2026Business travel bulletin:The Middle East conflictUnderstand what it means for business travel and how you can respond to safeguard your travel program.Insights from Amex GBT ConsultingBusiness travel bulletin:The Middle East conflict2IntroductionThe conflict began on February 28,2026.Since
2、 then,corporate travel teams have adjusted their travel programs to a new normal,marked by rapidly rising air and hotel prices,and shifting travel patterns.As this report goes to publication,a temporary ceasefire has been announced,which may once again change outlooks.In this report,the Consulting t
3、eam at American Express Global Business travel:Analyzes the relationship between oil prices and jet fuel to reveal what this could mean for air ticket prices.Explores how airlines and hotels are responding to travel disruptions caused by the conflict.Outlines practical actions you can take to streng
4、then your travel program.The situation in the Middle East is rapidly evolving and is expected to further impact business travel.We will continue to monitor events and update the business travel bulletin to help you manage the impacts on your program.5M people estimated to have been affected by the i
5、nitial wave of airspace closures1The Middle East conflict is significantly impacting business travel,in the gulf region and globally.27Kflights to Middle East hubs were cancelled in the first week263%increase in the price of jet fuel(US Gulf Coast)3Business travel bulletin:The Middle East conflict3N
6、eed to know:Jet fuel pricesLooking at the relationship between oil and jet fuel suggests prices will in all likelihood stay high.Conflict in one of the worlds major oil-producing regions has driven increases over 60%in jet fuel prices.This is the biggest single expense for an airline,accounting for