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Why and how European airlines may cancel flights – and why passengers shouldn’t worry about holidays

Simon Calder shares his advice for passengers concerned about the price and availability of jet fuel

The Independent UK

Lufthansa Cancels 20,000 Flights to Conserve Fuel, Other Airlines Got Spooked as Well

Lufthansa cancels 20,000 short-haul flights amid a jet fuel crisis caused by the war in Iran, impacting airlines globally. Delta Air Lines remains unaffected due to its oil refinery ownership.

International Business Times UK

Lufthansa Axes Tens Of Thousands Of Flights As European Airline Network Shifts Under Fuel Cost Pressure

Lufthansa Group is cancelling around 20,000 short-haul flights across Europe through October as part of a sweeping operational reset aimed at removing unprofitable routes and tightening its network amid persistent pressure from high jet fuel prices and uneven demand recovery.

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Airline company Lufthansa cuts 20,000 flights as war squeezes fuel prices and supplies

The German company that owns Lufthansa Airlines and other European carriers says it plans to cut 20,000 short-haul flights through October as the Iran war drives up oil prices and deepens worries that some countries may run low on jet fuel

The Independent UK

Hoarding Fuels Global Energy Spike as Iran War Disrupts Supply Chains: Report

The global surge in energy prices is no longer driven solely by Iran war-related supply disruptions. Now hoarding behavior internationally is also playing a role.

International Business Times

Lufthansa Axes Tens Of Thousands Of Flights As European Airline Network Shifts Under Fuel Cost Pressure

International Business Times

Holidays ‘very likely’ at risk over looming jet fuel crisis, EU energy boss warns

Energy commissioner Dan Jorgensen says Europe faces a ‘very serious crisis’

The Independent UK

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Lufthansa Group cancels 20,000 flights as jet fuel prices soar

The group, which includes Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, ITA Airways and SWISS, said it has focused cuts on "unprofitable short-haul flights" through to October.

Euronews

Major European airline axes 20,000 flights after jet fuel price soars

The group says it is axing ‘unprofitable’ short-haul flights operated by subsidiary Lufthansa CityLine

The Independent UK

Britain Is One of the Most Vulnerable Countries in Europe for Jet Fuel; IEA Says Flights Could Be Cancelled From May

Europe faces a jet fuel shortage, raising concerns about potential flight disruptions. The UK is particularly vulnerable due to its reliance on imported fuel and limited refining capacity.

International Business Times UK

Flying soon? What the jet fuel crisis means for travellers and airlines

Jet fuel prices have roughly doubled since the war in Iran began – and shortages could start next.

Euronews

Jet fuel supplies are lagging. What does that mean for airlines and travelers?

A looming jet fuel shortage in Europe and Asia sparked by the Iran war and the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz could further upend world travel within weeks if oil doesn’t start flowing soon

The Independent UK

Germany's Lufthansa to shut regional CityLine unit amid fuel costs and strikes pressure

Closing the regional subsidiary is part of a strategic plan that Lufthansa has accelerated, citing higher jet fuel prices and escalating labour strikes.

Euronews

British Travellers Face a Week of Cancellations as Lufthansa Celebrates Its 100th Birthday With Crews and Pilots On Strike

Two Lufthansa unions representing both pilots and cabin crews have been on strike for five straight days or six in the past eight days.

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International Business Times UK

Lufthansa 'Travel Nightmare': 1,000+ Flights Axed as Pilots Launch Fresh 48-Hour Strike Blitz

Lufthansa pilots' strike results in over 1,000 flight cancellations, causing significant disruptions at major UK airports and affecting thousands of passengers.

Euronews

Combined air-rail tickets: How to fly, ride and explore Europe on one booking

Booking a train ticket through your airline can take all the hassle out of onward travel, and will ensure you’re protected when things don’t go to plan.

Euronews

German pilots’ union announces further strikes at Lufthansa this week

The latest round of strike action continues a recent trend of travel disruptions at Germany’s busiest hubs, throwing passenger journeys into uncertainty.

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The Independent UK

United Airlines becomes latest carrier to offer ‘lie flat’ beds in economy class

Air New Zealand’s ‘Skycouch’ concept has been taken up by several other airlines

The Independent UK

Revealed: The world’s best airlines in 2026

The winning carrier has ‘thoughtful touches’ and spacious business-class seats

The Guardian - UK

Europe’s biggest airlines say fuel price spike caused by Iran war will drive up fares

Carriers warn they cannot hold off passing on costs for long, while some airlines plan to increase flights via Asia

Euronews

Revealed: The world’s best airports and airlines for 2026

The winners of both the Skytrax World Airport Awards and AirlineRatings.com’s World's Best Airline Awards have just been announced.

The Independent UK

Airport strike halts flights out of Berlin

Industrial action will impact 445 departures and arrivals at Berlin Brandenburg on Wednesday

Tom’s Guide

TSA wait times — how to track delays at airports during the government shutdown

The months-long government shutdown is deeply impacting TSA staffing levels, so security wait times are getting longer. Here's how to see how long you could be waiting.

Euronews

European airlines boost direct flights to Asia and Africa as passengers avoid Middle East

Travellers looking to avoid once-popular stopover hubs like Dubai and Doha are increasing demand for long-haul direct routes.

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