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U.S. airline executives report that travelers continue booking flights despite significant fare increases implemented to offset rising fuel costs. The trend suggests demand remains resilient in the face of higher ticket prices. No specific carriers or financial figures were cited in the article.

U.S. equity indices declined modestly on April 20, 2026, with the S&P 500 down 0.24%, Nasdaq down 0.26%, and the Dow nearly flat, as U.S.-Iran tensions drove oil prices up ~6% to $88.85/barrel. American Airlines rejected a merger approach from United, Atlassian rallied after a prolonged decline, and Apple dropped in after-hours trading following CEO Tim Cook's announced departure in September. Energy stocks benefited from the oil surge while travel-related names faced pressure.

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 each fell ~0.5% as U.S.-Iran tensions drove oil up 6% to $88.91/barrel, pressuring megacap tech while small caps and energy stocks outperformed. QXO announced a $17 billion acquisition of TopBuild, sending BLD up 17% but QXO down 6% on dilution concerns. Airlines, cruise operators, and car rental companies declined on higher fuel costs, while homebuilders gained.