The Aviation Industry Hits a High-Oil 'Shock'

Energy & Utilities

What It Means for Travelers

Updated: 2026.04.07

4 min read · Intermediate

The Aviation Industry Hits a High-Oil 'Shock'

고유가 ‘쇼크’를 맞은 항공업계

Articles

Airlines face fare dilemma as fuel spike threatens travel demand

Videos

Major Airline In Emergency Mode Amid Fuel Crisis | 10 News Airlines Face Jet Fuel Shock As Iran War Rages | Insight with Haslinda Amin 3/25/2026

Discussion Questions

In your own words, please briefly summarize the article.

여러분의 언어로 교재를 간단히 요약해 주세요.

What part of the reading resonated with you most?

이번 교재에서 가장 공감하는 내용은 무엇인가요?

Have you noticed any recent changes in airfare prices or travel costs?

최근 항공권 가격이나 여행 비용의 변화를 체감하신 적이 있나요?

How sensitive are you to price increases when booking flights?

항공권 예약 시 가격 인상에 얼마나 민감하게 반응하시나요?

What is your understanding of how fuel prices impact airline operations?

연료 가격이 항공사 운영에 어떤 영향을 미친다고 이해하고 계시나요?

Do you think airlines are justified in passing higher costs onto consumers? Why?

항공사가 비용 상승을 소비자에게 전가하는 것이 정당하다고 보시나요? 왜 그렇게 생각하시나요?

How important is strategic planning (like fuel hedging) in managing business risks?

연료 헤지 같은 전략적 계획이 기업의 리스크 관리에 얼마나 중요하다고 보시나요?

Would you prefer fewer flights at higher quality or more options at lower prices?

더 높은 품질의 적은 항공편과, 더 저렴한 가격의 다양한 선택지 중 어느 쪽을 선호하시나요?

Looking ahead, how do you think rising costs will reshape the future of travel?

앞으로 비용 상승이 여행의 미래를 어떻게 변화시킬 것이라고 보시나요?

Q10

If you have a question or questions that you'd like to discuss during your class, please write them down.

궁금한 점이 있거나 수업 중에 얘기해 보고 싶은 질문이 있으면 적어주세요.

Expressions

surged

to increase suddenly and powerfully

Example

Oil prices surged after the announcement of the new policy.

Example

The demand for electric vehicles has surged in recent years.

volatility

the quality of being likely to change suddenly, especially in an unpredictable way

Example

The stock market is currently experiencing high volatility.

Example

Investors are looking for ways to manage the volatility of the crypto market.

ruthless

hard and cruel; determined to get what you want and not caring if you hurt other people

Example

The company's new CEO is known for his ruthless focus on cutting costs.

Example

She made a ruthless decision to close the underperforming division.

dominant

more important, powerful, or noticeable than others

Example

The company has a dominant market share in the smartphone industry.

Example

The color blue is the dominant feature in the painting.

exposed

not protected from harm or danger

Example

The old fence left the garden fully exposed to strong winds.

Example

Without a strong defense strategy, the system is exposed to cyber-attacks.

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