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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

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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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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.

International Business Times UK

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.

Euronews

A Cat’s Mad Dash on an Airplane Has Many Defending the Feline’s Right to Stretch Its Legs

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The Mary Sue

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 Independent 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

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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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Euronews

'A perfect storm': Airlines cut flights and increase airfares as jet fuel price spikes

Increased demand on flight routes that avoid Middle East and Gulf stopovers also means flyers are having to pay more.

Euronews

Tracking your luggage? You can now send the location to airlines if your bag gets lost

Google has rolled out a new feature for Android users in Find Hub, letting flyers share the location of a Find Hub-compatible tag or network accessory with airlines.

The Independent UK

German airline to cancel flights as pilots stage 48-hour strike

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Lufthansa faces huge flight disruption as pilot union announces strike

The airline urged travellers to check flight status before heading to the airport

The Independent UK

Warning for travellers as pilots to stage two-day strike this week

Lufthansa pilots, represented by the VC union, will stage a two-day strike from Thursday over an ongoing dispute regarding pensions. The industrial action will affect Lufthansa Cargo AG and Lufthansa passenger flights departing from German airports from 12.01am on 12 March and 11:59pm on 13 March. Flights to specific countries…

Euronews

Ryanair and Wizz Air named worst airlines by passengers over ‘confusing’ add-on costs

Commenting on the worst-ranking airlines, Which? Travel editor Rory Boland advised passengers to "fly with anyone else, if you can".

The Independent UK

Hundreds of Lufthansa passengers stranded overnight on planes

Bad weather, an airport curfew and a bus shortage left travellers stranded on Thursday

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