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Iran-War Fuel Spike Cancels Flights, Spurs Rail, Tours

4/29/2026

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Iran-war jet-fuel costs forced Air China and AirAsia to cancel regional flights for May Day.
International cancellations rose to 7.4%—about 785 flights—double last year, the China Air Transport Association said.
China Railway Group expects 158 million train trips from April 29 to May 6, up from 151 million.
Tuniu reports domestic self-driving tour bookings rose more than 50% year-on-year.
Local authorities issued over 284 billion yuan in vouchers and subsidies to spur holiday spending.

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Iran-war jet-fuel costs forced Air China and AirAsia to cancel regional flights for May Day.
International cancellations rose to 7.4%—about 785 flights—double last year, the China Air Transport Association said.
China Railway Group expects 158 million train trips from April 29 to May 6, up from 151 million.
Tuniu reports domestic self-driving tour bookings rose more than 50% year-on-year.
Local authorities issued over 284 billion yuan in vouchers and subsidies to spur holiday spending.