hedging

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This was despite the airline having secured more than three-quarters of its jet fuel at a fixed price before costs rose due to the current conflict - a process known as hedging.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

Southwest Airlines abandoned its hedging strategy last year, while United, Delta and American did the same midway through the 2010s.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Experts say it’s worth noting that cruise lines are often protected from short-term shifts in oil costs due to the fact that they’ve locked in pricing in advance, a process known as hedging.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

EasyJet has said ticket prices might rise towards the end of summer when its hedging deals expire.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

My mother’s usual line is that you should do these favors when asked, so why is she hedging on this one?

From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood