Travel Expert Warns of Rising Flight Prices Due to Hormuz Strait Blockade

A Slovak travel blogger is advising travelers not to delay purchasing flights, particularly to exotic destinations, as tensions in the Middle East drive up aviation fuel costs. Milan, who runs the popular "Milan bez mapy" (Milan Without a Map) travel blog, said he has seen tickets for as low as 15 euros but warned that prices will be affected by the blocked Hormuz Strait, which has disrupted global fuel supplies. The impact on ticket prices will vary depending on how individual airlines purchase their fuel, with some carriers more vulnerable to sudden price spikes than others. The ongoing Middle East conflict is expected to influence vacation costs more broadly, particularly affecting travelers who book their own flights and hotels rather than purchasing package deals through tour operators.