Lufthansa has just cuts 20,000 flights to ration fuel as Iran war drags on

Lufthansa plans to cancel thousands of short-haul flights across Europe in the coming months as airlines grapple with a worsening jet fuel crisis tied to the conflict involving Iran, according to reporting by The New York Times.

The German carrier said it would remove about 20,000 flights from its schedule between May and October, a move aimed at conserving fuel and cutting costs as supply tightens and prices surge. The reductions will mainly affect short-distance routes within Europe, particularly those that are less profitable.

“In total, 20,000 short-haul flights will be removed from the schedule through October,” the airline said, adding that the cuts are expected to save significant amounts of fuel.

The decision reflects a broader strain on the aviation industry, where fuel costs have climbed sharply in recent weeks. Prices for jet fuel have risen dramatically since the start of the conflict, with supply chains disrupted and key shipping routes affected.

Airlines have been forced to make difficult adjustments. Lufthansa described the cuts as part of a broader effort to streamline operations, noting that some routes are no longer financially viable under current conditions.

The airline said its overall capacity would be only slightly reduced, by less than 1 percent, suggesting that it plans to shift passengers to other flights where possible.

“The price of jet fuel has doubled since the outbreak of the Iran conflict,” the company said, underscoring the scale of the challenge facing carriers.

Industry analysts say the situation could worsen if fuel shortages deepen or geopolitical tensions continue. Some European hubs are already facing tighter supplies, raising concerns about further disruptions during the busy summer travel season.

Lufthansa has already begun implementing changes, including early cancellations and adjustments to its flight network. Additional schedule updates are expected in the coming weeks.

The impact is not limited to one airline. Carriers across Europe and beyond are cutting flights, grounding aircraft, or reworking routes to cope with rising fuel costs and uncertainty about supply.

For travelers, the changes may mean fewer flight options and higher ticket prices, especially during peak travel months.

“Capacity will be marginally reduced,” Lufthansa said, emphasizing that the airline is trying to balance operational needs with the realities of a volatile fuel market.

Source: https://endtimeheadlines.org/2026/04/lufthansa-has-just-cuts-20000-flights-to-ration-fuel-as-iran-war-drags-on/

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