New York Trip Cost Jumps by 560,000 Won as Fuel Surcharges Double from May

Travelers heading to New York will face an additional 560,000 won in costs starting May due to a doubling of fuel surcharges. The surcharge increase is driven by a surge in international oil prices, which have risen sharply amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Major airlines including Korean Air, Asiana Airlines, and Jeju Air are adjusting their surcharge levels to Level 33, the highest in recent years. This development puts pressure on travel budgets and raises concerns about broader inflation in the aviation industry. Experts warn that if oil prices remain high, further fare increases may follow.