Lufthansa Cuts 20,000 Flights Amid Jet Fuel Price Surge
A global jet fuel price surge to $150-$200/barrel has forced Lufthansa to cut 20,000 flights, part of a 2 million seat reduction worldwide.
May 13, 20265 min
Business
Global Aviation Faces Fuel Crisis as Mideast War Disrupts Supply
The IEA warns of an unprecedented energy crisis as a Mideast war threatens global jet fuel supply, forcing airlines to cut flights and raise fares.
Apr 16, 20265 min
Business
Volotea Imposes Retroactive Fuel Surcharges on European Passengers
Spanish airline Volotea is imposing retroactive fuel surcharges on booked passengers, sparking a legal challenge under EU passenger rights regulations.
Apr 15, 20265 min
Regulatory
Airlines Slash Flights as Hormuz Crisis Doubles Jet Fuel Prices
Global airlines are cutting flights and raising fares after the Strait of Hormuz crisis more than doubled jet fuel prices, disrupting travel worldwide.
Apr 14, 20264 min
Business
Airlines and Amazon Add Fuel Surcharges Amid 2026 Oil Spike
United Airlines, Amazon, and others are adding fuel surcharges and fees to offset soaring jet fuel prices driven by the 2026 Iran conflict.
Apr 7, 20265 min
Business
WestJet Adds $60 Fuel Surcharge to Companion Vouchers Amid Rising Costs
WestJet will add a $60 fuel surcharge to companion voucher bookings starting April 8, 2026, to manage the recent surge in global jet fuel prices.
Apr 5, 20264 min
Business
India Warns of April 1 ATF Price Impact as Airlines Add Fuel Surcharges
India's Civil Aviation Minister warns of an April 1 ATF price impact, as geopolitical tensions force airlines to implement new fuel surcharges.
Mar 22, 20264 min
Business
Global Airlines Hike Fares, Cut Routes as Jet Fuel Surges to $175/bbl
Airlines globally are raising fares and cutting routes after jet fuel prices surged to $175/bbl amid escalating Middle East conflict, impacting margins.
Mar 17, 20265 min
Business
Airlines Hike Fares as Mideast Conflict Spikes Jet Fuel Prices
Airlines are raising summer 2026 fares as jet fuel prices double and Middle East airspace closures force costly, hours-long flight detours.
Mar 11, 20264 min
Business
Delhi Airport Warns of Delays as Air India Adds Fuel Surcharge
Delhi Airport advises passengers of westbound flight delays and schedule changes due to ongoing geopolitical conflict and rising jet fuel prices.
Mar 11, 20264 min
Airlines
Air India Hikes Fuel Surcharges After 737 MAX Incident in Phuket
Air India is raising fuel surcharges globally due to rising jet fuel costs, as an Air India Express 737 MAX suffers a hard landing incident in Phuket.
Mar 11, 20265 min
Business