The Iran war sent jet fuel prices sky-high. Here's what air travelers should know

Travelers gather at baggage claim station at Newark International Airport in Newark in March. Some passengers may be newly incentivized to stick to a carry-on as airlines increase checked bag fees. Kena Betancur/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Kena Betancur/AFP via Getty Images Delta became the latest U.S. airline to make headlines this week, with the news that it plans to eliminate food and beverage services from some of its short-haul flights. …