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Wed, 22 Apr 2026 Lufthansa cuts 20,000 summer flights as fuel prices surge

The airline is the latest to cut flights as the US-Israel war with Iran sends jet fuel prices soaring.

* German airline Lufthansa is cutting 20,000 European short-haul flights over summer due to soaring fuel prices.
* Jet fuel has doubled in price since the US-Israel war with Iran began, slowing production and transportation.
* Several airlines have cut flights or raised ticket prices as they pass on expenses to customers.
* Analysts warn of further price rises and cancelled flights if the conflict continues.
* Lufthansa will save 40,000 metric tons of jet fuel through its flight cuts, mainly by closing its CityLine service.
* Passengers affected by the flight cuts can get refunds or be booked onto alternative flights with other airlines.
* The EU is setting up a fuel observatory to track production and imports to identify potential shortages.
* The airline will review its entire European schedule and release more details in April.