The Latest Breaking News from Lufthansa

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

The Guardian - UK · Apr 28

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.

Euronews · Apr 28

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 · Apr 28

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.

International Business Times · Apr 22

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.

International Business Times · Apr 22

Holidays ‘very likely’ at risk over looming jet fuel crisis, EU energy boss warns

Energy commissioner Dan Jorgensen says Europe faces a ‘very serious crisis’

The Independent UK · Apr 22

Lufthansa Group cancels 20,000 flights as jet fuel prices soar

The group, which includes Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, ITA Airways and SWISS, said it has focused cuts on "unprofitable short-haul flights" through to October.

Euronews · Apr 22

Major European airline axes 20,000 flights after jet fuel price soars

The group says it is axing ‘unprofitable’ short-haul flights operated by subsidiary Lufthansa CityLine

The Independent UK · Apr 22

Britain Is One of the Most Vulnerable Countries in Europe for Jet Fuel; IEA Says Flights Could Be Cancelled From May

Europe faces a jet fuel shortage, raising concerns about potential flight disruptions. The UK is particularly vulnerable due to its reliance on imported fuel and limited refining capacity.

International Business Times UK · Apr 17

Flying soon? What the jet fuel crisis means for travellers and airlines

Jet fuel prices have roughly doubled since the war in Iran began – and shortages could start next.

Euronews · Apr 17