A sharp rise in jet-fuel prices is squeezing Asia's budget airlines far more than full-service carriers, forcing cuts and price hikes while increasing pressure on governments to step in with targeted support. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2026/05/07/world/asian-budget-carriers-need-help/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #commentary #worldnews #us #china #southkorea #malaysia #airlines #thailand #philippines #airasiax #ptlionmentariairlines #cebuair #batikairmalaysia #spiritairlines