Airlines are passing on about 40% of fuel cost increases to consumers. JetBlue's CEO says demand remains strong with no pushback; Delta's president says 40-50% of fuel cost increases are recaptured through pricing, resulting in 10-15% higher ticket prices. Consumers are resilient.
This resilience, alongside strong labor market data, continues to surprise and suggests the economy is chugging along, which feeds into inflationary pressures.