Europe’s smaller airports ‘under threat’ if fuel shortages cause many cancellations
Summary
Smaller airports in Europe may struggle to survive if jet fuel shortages caused by the conflict in the Middle East lead airlines to cancel many flights. Higher fuel prices have already caused some airlines to reduce flights, and smaller regional airports are especially at risk because fewer people fly on their routes and tickets are more sensitive to price changes.Key Facts
- Jet fuel prices in Europe have doubled due to the US-Israel war on Iran and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
- Some airlines, like Lufthansa’s regional subsidiary CityLine, have canceled many flights because of higher fuel costs.
- Smaller regional airports have not fully recovered from the Covid pandemic and have 30% less traffic than in 2019.
- The Airports Council of Europe says these airports face a serious threat if airlines reduce flights and raise prices.
- A new EU system (EES) requiring biometric data from travelers may cause delays and hurt airport operations.
- Airline groups want rules that make canceling flights easier without losing airport operation rights.
- Jet fuel shortages may first affect Asia, then Europe, possibly leading to flight cancellations.
- Some airline leaders do not expect fuel shortages but warn that weaker airlines may face financial trouble in the autumn.
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