Stocks in the Zacks Transportation – Airline industry have been badly hit by the intensifying US-Iran conflict. With the U.S.-Israel joint strikes on Iran disrupting travel and transportation across the Gulf region, there have been multiple flight cancellations. The closure of many important flight corridors is forcing carriers into longer, fuel-intensive routes, thereby putting a strain on their operations. Moreover, conflict-related supply fears have pushed up oil prices, significantly increasing operational expenses for airlines. High labor costs are also hurting bottom-line growth.

Despite these headwinds, the industry has shown resilience, particularly among companies focusing on growth strategies and operational efficiency….