Full List of Airlines Canceling Flights Amid Jet Fuel Shortages
Summary
Many airlines have canceled flights and raised baggage fees because jet fuel prices have increased due to the ongoing conflict between the U.S. and Iran. The war has caused oil prices to rise sharply, affecting airline operations worldwide.Key Facts
- The U.S. and Israel launched military strikes on Iran on February 28, starting the conflict.
- The Strait of Hormuz closure has caused oil prices to increase by over 55 percent.
- Brent crude oil prices rose from about $72 to nearly $120 per barrel recently.
- Airlines like Air Canada, United, Lufthansa, and AirAsia X are cutting flights to save fuel costs.
- United Airlines plans to restore full flight schedules by fall but is canceling some flights now due to high fuel prices.
- Some airlines are increasing baggage fees to cover higher fuel expenses.
- Vietnam Airlines is canceling 23 domestic flights per week and asking for government help on fuel taxes.
- Lufthansa plans to cut 20,000 short-haul flights to save fuel during the summer.
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