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Lufthansa Cancels 20,000 Flights Due to Soaring Fuel Costs

Lufthansa announced the cancellation of 20,000 short-haul flights until October, citing the need to save on rising jet fuel costs. The airline's decision is a direct response to the significant increase in fuel prices, partly attributed to the Iran war.

21 Apr, 07:27 — 22 Apr, 05:18
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APVery High18h ago

Middle East crises divide Europe with rising fuel costs and tensions over Israel policy - AP News

Middle East crises divide Europe with rising fuel costs and tensions over Israel policy  AP News

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BBCHigh22h ago

Petrol thefts surge as Iran war pushes up fuel costs

One petrol retailer says he is experiencing about five drive-offs a week at each forecourt, costing him thousands.

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bloombergHigh11h ago

United Airlines Cuts Full-Year Forecast on Rising Fuel Costs - Bloomberg.com

United Airlines Cuts Full-Year Forecast on Rising Fuel Costs  Bloomberg.com

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wsjHigh14h ago

Deutsche Lufthansa to Cancel 20,000 Short-Haul Flights to Save Jet Fuel - WSJ

Deutsche Lufthansa to Cancel 20,000 Short-Haul Flights to Save Jet Fuel  WSJ

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FTVery High9h ago

United Airlines slashes revenue forecast as jet fuel price surges

Company curbs full-year expectations despite record first-quarter sales as Iran war pushes up costs

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The GuardianMostly Factual13h ago

Airlines demand UK relax noise rules and cut flight tax as fuel shortage looms

Ministers also asked to alter compensation rights and suspend emissions trading scheme amid Middle East war Airlines are lobbying the UK government to relax environmental and noise rules, modify passenger rights and cut taxes on flying, as they prepare for higher costs and a possible shortage of jet fuel because of the war in the Middle East. A list of policy requests submitted to ministers and the aviation regulator includes suspending the emissions trading scheme and relaxing limits on nigh...

By Gwyn Topham Transport correspondent

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Al JazeeraMostly Factual10h ago

EU eyes options as Iran conflict threatens jet fuel shortages

The blockade of the Strait of Hormuz is causing concern in Europe, which relies heavily on imported jet fuel.

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cnbcMostly Factual11h ago

United Airlines slashes 2026 forecast as fuel costs surge

The carrier's first-quarter earnings topped Wall Street's expectations.

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SCMPMostly Factual7h ago

Rising fuel costs in Indonesia spark concern about tighter supplies, subsidy strain

Indonesia’s increase in prices for some non-subsidised fuel products could push more households towards subsidised fuel grades, economists have warned, raising the risk of tighter supplies and added pressure on a state budget already trying to contain politically sensitive energy costs. The move by state energy company Pertamina underscores the government’s balancing act: allowing market-priced fuels to rise with global crude costs while shielding subsidised products used by lower-income...

By Resty Woro Yuniar

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France 24High17h ago

Jet fuel prices flying sky high

The war in Iran is having wider consequences for the aviation sector, with rising jet fuel prices putting pressure on airlines and even raising concerns about possible shortages. France and Europe more broadly are looking for solutions to prevent such a scenario. Bryan Quinn reports.

By FRANCE24

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marketwatchMostly Factual9h ago

Airlines cut flights as fuel costs surge — an economic fallout from the Iran war that markets may be missing

For travelers, the disappearing flights are translating into fewer route and connecting options, and of course higher fare prices.

By Claudia Assis

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forbes13h ago

Canada’s Largest Airlines Keep Cutting Routes To US–Here’s Why - Forbes

Canada’s Largest Airlines Keep Cutting Routes To US–Here’s Why  Forbes

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The IndependentMostly Factual1d ago

Fuel thefts spike as petrol stations see huge increase in ‘drive-offs’

This surge coincides with a sharp rise in fuel costs since the Middle East conflict

By Neil Lancefield

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YahooMostly Factual17h ago

American Airlines stock sinks after United merger talk sputters

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straits-timesMostly Factual4h ago

Lufthansa to scrub 20,000 summer flights to save on fuel costs - The Straits Times

Lufthansa to scrub 20,000 summer flights to save on fuel costs  The Straits Times

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ndtvMostly Factual2h ago

Lufthansa Cuts 20,000 Flights As Fuel Prices Soar Amid Iran War

The cuts will amount to 1% of available seat-kilometers and save around 40,000 tons of jet fuel.

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jerusalem-postMostly Factual13h ago

European Union weighs more American jet fuel, cleaner aviation industry amid strains from Iran war

The European Commission is due to present a broader package of energy and transport measures, with the EU's transport chief noting no signs of "widespread [flight] cancellations" in the near future.

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yle-newsHigh23h ago

Viking Line sees improved results in Q1, but fuel costs cause a murky outlook

Citing volatile fuel prices, the company decided to not issue an earnings forecast for the remainder of the year.

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Bangkok PostMostly Factual8h ago

Fuel surcharges jump as airlines tighten schedules

Local airlines have continued to reduce capacity by consolidating less profitable flights into remaining services to stay afloat amid rising jet fuel prices, while Japan Airlines and ANA announced a doubling of fuel surcharges, with Thailand-bound fuel surcharges increasing from about 3,000 baht to 6,000 baht.

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china-dailyLow5h ago

Asian airlines brace for sky-high jet fuel prices - China Daily - Global Edition

Asian airlines brace for sky-high jet fuel prices  China Daily - Global Edition

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philstarMostly Factual15h ago

Imee slams Marcos admin for belated fuel price limits

Sen. Imee Marcos yesterday criticized her brother’s administration anew, this time for being late in mandating a fuel price adjustment.

By Marc Jayson Cayabyab

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Daily Star BDMixed13h ago

Fuel Price Increase Impact On Bangladesh Agriculture | Farmers in distress as diesel price hike drives up costs - The Daily Star

Fuel Price Increase Impact On Bangladesh Agriculture | Farmers in distress as diesel price hike drives up costs  The Daily Star

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Daily NationMostly Factual19h ago

Youths in Embu stage protests over rising fuel costs

The youths want the government to urgently intervene to end the suffering of Kenyans.

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zerohedgeLow20h ago

Europe's EV Sales Jump 51% As Iran War Sends Gasoline Prices Soaring

Europe's EV Sales Jump 51% As Iran War Sends Gasoline Prices Soaring By Tsvetana Paraskova of OilPrice.com, Registrations of battery electric vehicles (BEVs) in Europe’s key automotive markets surged by 51% in March as the Iran war pushed gasoline prices to multi-year highs, data published by research firm New Automotive and trade association E-Mobility Europe showed on Monday. A Tesla charging on a street in Amsterdam More than 224,000 new electric passenger cars were registe...

By Tyler Durden

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dhaka-tribuneMostly Factual19h ago

Fuel price hike fails to shake kitchen market stability - Dhaka Tribune

Fuel price hike fails to shake kitchen market stability  Dhaka Tribune

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naharnetMixed18h ago

Middle East crises divide Europe with rising fuel costs and tensions over Israel policy - Naharnet

Middle East crises divide Europe with rising fuel costs and tensions over Israel policy  Naharnet

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First report: The Independent · 21 Apr, 07:27Full coverage: 64 · 23hWindow: 23h
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The Independent21 Apr, 07:27First to report

Fuel thefts spike as petrol stations see huge increase in ‘drive-offs’

yle-news21 Apr, 08:04

Viking Line sees improved results in Q1, but fuel costs cause a murky outlook

BBC21 Apr, 08:59

Petrol thefts surge as Iran war pushes up fuel costs

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zerohedge21 Apr, 11:20

Europe's EV Sales Jump 51% As Iran War Sends Gasoline Prices Soaring

la-vanguardia21 Apr, 11:20

Bruselas prepara un plan para garantizar el combustible de aviones en casos extremos

dhaka-tribune21 Apr, 11:43

Fuel price hike fails to shake kitchen market stability - Dhaka Tribune

naftemporiki21 Apr, 11:56

Γερμανία: Σε επαγρύπνηση η κυβέρνηση, αλλά δεν βλέπει ζήτημα ελλείψεων καυσίμων αεροσκαφών

Daily Nation21 Apr, 11:58

Youths in Embu stage protests over rising fuel costs

telex21 Apr, 12:11

Szinte az összes nagyobb légitársaság járatokat töröl a kerozin drágulása miatt

tvn2421 Apr, 12:42

Nowy Jork się nasycił. Zmiana trendu

AP21 Apr, 12:53

Middle East crises divide Europe with rising fuel costs and tensions over Israel policy - AP News

club-of-mozambique21 Apr, 13:13

Mozambique: LAM guarantees jet fuel availability — AIM report - CLUB OF MOZAMBIQUE

naharnet21 Apr, 13:18

Middle East crises divide Europe with rising fuel costs and tensions over Israel policy - Naharnet

Yahoo21 Apr, 13:33

American Airlines stock sinks after United merger talk sputters

France 2421 Apr, 14:13

Jet fuel prices flying sky high

2h later
philstar21 Apr, 16:00

Imee slams Marcos admin for belated fuel price limits

le-figaro21 Apr, 16:14

«Grands rouleurs», pêcheurs, agriculteurs... Sébastien Lecornu dévoile de nouvelles aides face à la flambée des carburants

24ur21 Apr, 16:42

'Goriva je dovolj': počitnice niso ogrožene

wsj21 Apr, 16:58

Deutsche Lufthansa to Cancel 20,000 Short-Haul Flights to Save Jet Fuel - WSJ

observador21 Apr, 17:26

Bruxelas pode intervir nas exportações de "jet fuel"

The Guardian21 Apr, 17:34

Airlines demand UK relax noise rules and cut flight tax as fuel shortage looms

20-minuten21 Apr, 17:35

Lufthansa Group streicht 20'000 Kurzstreckenflüge

jerusalem-post21 Apr, 17:40

European Union weighs more American jet fuel, cleaner aviation industry amid strains from Iran war

forbes21 Apr, 18:15

Canada’s Largest Airlines Keep Cutting Routes To US–Here’s Why - Forbes

Daily Star BD21 Apr, 18:23

Fuel Price Increase Impact On Bangladesh Agriculture | Farmers in distress as diesel price hike drives up costs - The Daily Star

faz21 Apr, 18:46

Business-Ticker: Lufthansa streicht 20.000 Flüge und äußert sich zur Kerosinversorgung

aftonbladet21 Apr, 18:47

Lufthansa ställer in 20 000 avgångar

vg21 Apr, 18:50

Lufthansa kansellerer 20.000 flyavganger

delfi-lt21 Apr, 18:59

Atšaukiami skrydžiai: oro transporto bendrovės pereina į savisaugos režimą

dr-dk21 Apr, 19:00

Lufthansa aflyser 20.000 afgange frem til oktober

n1-serbia21 Apr, 19:03

Eurostat: Značajan rast cena goriva u martu

berlingske21 Apr, 19:05

Lufthansa aflyser 20.000 afgange på grund af brændstofpriser

politiken21 Apr, 19:12

Lufthansa aflyser 20.000 afgange på grund af brændstofpriser

yle-uutiset21 Apr, 19:28

Lufthansa peruu 20 000 lentoa kohonneiden polttoainekustannusten takia

helsingin-sanomat21 Apr, 19:37

Lentomatkailu | Lufthansa peruu 20 000 lentoa

iefimerida21 Apr, 19:58

Παραλίγο τραγωδία στον αέρα -Τελευταία στιγμή αεροπλάνο στις ΗΠΑ ανέβαλε την προσγείωση για να μη συγκρουστεί με άλλο

bloomberg21 Apr, 20:02

United Airlines Cuts Full-Year Forecast on Rising Fuel Costs - Bloomberg.com

cnbc21 Apr, 20:04

United Airlines slashes 2026 forecast as fuel costs surge

seeking-alpha21 Apr, 20:13

United Airlines lowers its profit outlook amid jet fuel price headwind

nos21 Apr, 20:21

Lufthansa schrapt 20.000 vluchten vanwege brandstofprijzen

la-repubblica21 Apr, 20:28

Lufthansa taglia circa 20mila voli a corto raggio per la stagione estiva

Al Jazeera21 Apr, 20:33

EU eyes options as Iran conflict threatens jet fuel shortages

morgunbladid21 Apr, 20:38

Lufthansa aflýsir 20.000 flugferðum

1h later
marketwatch21 Apr, 22:04

Airlines cut flights as fuel costs surge — an economic fallout from the Iran war that markets may be missing

FT21 Apr, 22:04

United Airlines slashes revenue forecast as jet fuel price surges

Bangkok Post21 Apr, 22:58

Fuel surcharges jump as airlines tighten schedules

balkan-web21 Apr, 23:30

Lufthansa anulon dhjetëra mijëra fluturime për shkak të mungesës së karburantit

SCMP22 Apr, 00:00

Rising fuel costs in Indonesia spark concern about tighter supplies, subsidy strain

1h later
trinidad-express22 Apr, 01:22

Caribbean Airlines faces Venezuela, Cuba and fuel pressures - Trinidad Express Newspapers

china-daily22 Apr, 01:49

Asian airlines brace for sky-high jet fuel prices - China Daily - Global Edition

ruv22 Apr, 02:15

Lufthansa aflýsir 20.000 flugferðum

tagesschau22 Apr, 02:16

Lufthansa streicht 20.000 Flüge bis Oktober

straits-times22 Apr, 03:10

Lufthansa to scrub 20,000 summer flights to save on fuel costs - The Straits Times

1h later
lsm-lv22 Apr, 04:15

Degvielas cenu kāpums zemnieku saimniecībā «Adzelvieši» liek rūpīgāk kalkulēt sēju

hotnews22 Apr, 04:51

Zeci de mii de zboruri tăiate de un operator aerian care zboară și din România

nrk22 Apr, 04:59

Kutter 20.000 avganger: – Kommer mer av dette

luxemburger-wort22 Apr, 05:04

Lufthansa streicht 20.000 Sommerflüge, um Treibstoffkosten zu sparen

digi2422 Apr, 05:14

Lufthansa reduce 20.000 de zboruri pe fondul creşterii costurilor combustibilului pentru avioane. Care sunt cele mai afectate

dh-les-sports22 Apr, 05:14

Des milliers de vols Lufthansa annulés pour économiser du kérosène: voici l'impact sur Brussels Airport

die-presse22 Apr, 05:14

Lufthansa streicht bis Oktober 20.000 Kurzstreckenflüge

ndtv22 Apr, 05:18

Lufthansa Cuts 20,000 Flights As Fuel Prices Soar Amid Iran War

1h later
index-hr22 Apr, 06:20

Zrakoplovni div ukida 20.000 letova. Spominju i one za Rijeku

n1-bih22 Apr, 06:28

Lufthansa ukida 20.000 letova kako bi uštedjela na gorivu

der-standard22 Apr, 06:30Latest update

Lufthansa streicht bis Oktober 20.000 Kurzstreckenflüge