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Lufthansa Airlines warns of rising Mideast war risks

Germany's Lufthansa warned Wednesday of rising risks to the firm's financial performance because of the Middle East war even as it maintained its outlook for the year. "While no restrictions in kerosene supply are currently expected at any of the Lufthansa Group hubs, potentially reduced fuel availability later in the…

The Economic Times

ITA Airways to raise ticket prices, sees no flight cuts from fuel costs

ITA Airways will not cut flights despite rising jet fuel costs, with 80% of its 2026 needs hedged. The airline plans a 5% to 10% fare increase this year to offset higher expenses. CEO Joerg Eberhart indicated that Lufthansa's decision to increase its stake in ITA is pending.

The Economic Times

Totally grounded? How the jet fuel crisis could change our holidays – and world history

Jet fuel has doubled in price since the start of the war on Iran. How bad will the disruption get and could this accelerate the route to jet zero?

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Two million airline seats cut amid soaring jet fuel prices

Rescheduling in May could be followed by summer cancellations as Middle East war continues to disrupt fuel supplies

The Guardian - UK

Airlines cut 13,000 flights and two million seats in May due to jet fuel crisis

Airlines across the world have cut thousands of May flights and scaled back capacity as the jet fuel shortage begins to bite, raising the risk of disruption for families travelling over the half term break.

Euronews

Is Delta Cancelling Flights? Passenger Rant Causes Panic As Man Asks, 'Is Anybody Working?'

Delta Airlines faces criticism after a viral video shows a passenger using an airport intercom for help amid widespread flight cancellations and staffing shortages.

International Business Times UK

New UK Airline Contingency Plans Allow Early Flight Cancellations to Prevent Summer Holiday Disruption

The UK government has unveiled airline contingency plans to minimize summer travel disruptions, allowing airlines to adjust schedules early and protect passengers from last-minute cancellations.

International Business Times UK

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Mr Nobody Against Putin star Pavel Talankin wins apology over missing Oscar

Mr Nobody Against Putin co-director and star Pavel Talankin has won an apology over his missing Oscar after the statuette was confiscated by TSA agents at an airport in New York.

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An Oscar is lost, then found, after director forced to check it on a flight out of JFK

After being forced to check his Academy Award on a trans-Atlantic flight, recent winner Pavel Talankin’s Oscar went missing before an airline tracked it down two days later

The Independent UK

Sky-High Airfares Become 'New Normal' As Jet Fuel Crisis Reshapes Travel

Fuel prices are rising due to US-Iran tensions, affecting travel costs and airline operations. The UK government is monitoring the situation, while experts predict prolonged elevated costs.

International Business Times UK

Mr Nobody Against Putin director appeals for return of missing Oscar

Mr Nobody Against Putin director David Borenstein has appealed for the return of a missing Oscar after his collaborator and joint Academy Award winner Pavel Talankin had the statuette taken away from him by officials at America's Transportation Security Administration (TSA) at an airport in New York.

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‘This wouldn’t happen to Leonardo DiCaprio’: Oscar winner’s statuette goes missing on flight

The Russian teacher and documentary-maker won in March for his film ‘Mr Nobody Against Putin’

The Independent UK

‘Mr Nobody Against Putin’ director’s Oscar lost after being confiscated at US airport

The Oscar belonging to the co-director of the documentary 'Mr Nobody Against Putin' has gone missing after the US’ TSA would not allow him to carry statuette on his Lufthansa flight from New York.

Euronews

Missing Oscar belonging to co-director of Putin film found after TSA made him ship it

Agents would not allow Pavel Talankin to carry statuette for Mr Nobody Against Putin on to flight from New York

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Euronews

This airline just launched Europe’s smallest free cabin allowance (and it's not a budget carrier)

Lufthansa’s latest no-frills offering takes air travel back to the very bare basics, but how does its cabin allowance stack up against those offered by other European carriers?

International Business Times UK

Japanese Airlines Hike North American and European Flights by $350 — Why?

Japanese airlines are increasing fuel surcharges on long-haul flights as rising oil prices push travel costs higher for passengers worldwide.

The Independent UK

Indian airlines body warns aviation industry ‘on the verge of closing down’ over jet fuel prices

Air India, IndiGo, and SpiceJet – represented by the Federation of Indian Airlines – issue urgent appeal to government of India

The Guardian - UK

Europe’s smaller airports ‘under threat’ if fuel shortages cause many cancellations

High fuel prices and passenger delays as result of EU’s EES entry-exit system leading to problems, says trade body

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Euronews

Jet fuel crisis: Who are the latest European airlines to cancel or suspend flights?

Carriers in Europe recoil over jet fuel prices, forcing them to sharply cut flight schedules and pass on charges to travellers ahead of the peak season.

The Independent UK

Lufthansa launches ‘economy basic’ – with Europe’s smallest cabin bag allowance

Frequent flyers with the highest status will be able to bring an additional roll-along bag on board

The Independent UK

Why and how European airlines may cancel flights – and why passengers shouldn’t worry about holidays

Simon Calder shares his advice for passengers concerned about the price and availability of jet fuel

International Business Times UK

Lufthansa Cancels 20,000 Flights to Conserve Fuel, Other Airlines Got Spooked as Well

Lufthansa cancels 20,000 short-haul flights amid a jet fuel crisis caused by the war in Iran, impacting airlines globally. Delta Air Lines remains unaffected due to its oil refinery ownership.

Latin Times

Lufthansa Axes Tens Of Thousands Of Flights As European Airline Network Shifts Under Fuel Cost Pressure

Lufthansa Group is cancelling around 20,000 short-haul flights across Europe through October as part of a sweeping operational reset aimed at removing unprofitable routes and tightening its network amid persistent pressure from high jet fuel prices and uneven demand recovery.

The Independent UK

Airline company Lufthansa cuts 20,000 flights as war squeezes fuel prices and supplies

The German company that owns Lufthansa Airlines and other European carriers says it plans to cut 20,000 short-haul flights through October as the Iran war drives up oil prices and deepens worries that some countries may run low on jet fuel

International Business Times

Hoarding Fuels Global Energy Spike as Iran War Disrupts Supply Chains: Report

The global surge in energy prices is no longer driven solely by Iran war-related supply disruptions. Now hoarding behavior internationally is also playing a role.

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