How Jet Fuel Shortages Could Affect Summer Travel to Europe and Beyond

Facing sky-high fuel costs linked to the war in Iran, airlines are cutting routes and raising prices. European vacations are looking a lot less affordable.

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UK eases airline penalties as jet fuel shortages threaten flights

Carriers will retain airport slots if they cancel services as passengers are urged to continue with travel plans Penalties on airlines that cancel UK flights because of jet fuel shortages have been eased, it has emerged, as the government issued fresh advice to reassure the public they can still fly and should stick to travel plans. Airlines who cancel flights will not lose their rights to valuable takeoff and landing slots at busy airports, which can be forfeited when flights fail to operate...

By Gwyn Topham Transport correspondent

EU leaders discuss Iran crisis in Cyprus

European leaders meeting in Cyprus have pledged to step up efforts to help resolve conflicts in the Middle East, as the United States continues to criticize Europe for what it sees as insufficient support in countering Iran, with the EU largely remaining on the sidelines, while French President Emmanuel Macron stressed that restoring stability quickly is in everyone’s interest and key to reassuring global economies, ahead of talks with regional partners from Egypt, Lebanon and Syria and remar...

By FRANCE24

Radio Sweden Weekly: Will the energy crisis derail Sweden's economy and send summer travel plans into a tailspin?

We discuss the government's comments on the impact of the Middle East fuel crisis on Sweden's economy and what sky-high jet fuel prices can mean for your summer holidays. In politics, TikTok has emerged as a key platform for political communication ahead of the September election, especially among young first time voters. We ask if Sweden's political party leaders' attempts to woo young voters on Tik Tok will pay-off or are they a bit cringe! And we chat with Pelle Almqvist, frontman for the...

Could jet fuel prices threaten your summer flight plans?

Aer Lingus and Ryanair have both confirmed cuts to their summer schedules, prompting fresh questions about whether jet fuel prices and global supply disruption could affect holiday travel.

Baguio LGU to spend P1.1 billion yearly to make fuel supply stable

BAGUIO CITY — Concluding that the projected impact of the war on Iran could be worse for the country than the coronavirus pandemic, Mayor Benjamin Magalong and the Baguio City Council said as they adapted an economic continuity program this week. The initiative aims to secure the city’s power and water, widen access to food

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British Airways owner IAG to raise ticket prices amid jet fuel shortage crisis - Gulf News

British Airways owner IAG to raise ticket prices amid jet fuel shortage crisis  Gulf News

Chinese EV carmakers aim to build up presence in Europe

By Laurence Benhamou Chinese carmakers have quickly built up their presence in the lucrative European auto market, buoyed by technological advances their competitors are trying to copy, and analysts say their next step is to begin producing locally. Largely unknown in the continent three years ago, brands including BYD, Chery, Geely and XPeng achieved a […]

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Silent Hill: Townfall Steelbook Revealed, But it's Another European Exclusive

Konami has revealed a Silent Hill: Townfall Steelbook bundle exclusive to the UK and Europe. Amazon preorders are live, but US fans appear to be missing out.

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Golden Visas Are Disappearing in Europe — Why Portugal’s Survives - The Portugal News

Golden Visas Are Disappearing in Europe — Why Portugal’s Survives  The Portugal News