IATA Warns of May Flight Cancellations Amid European Jet Fuel Shortage
IATA warns European flights face cancellation by late May due to a severe jet fuel shortage caused by Middle East conflict, threatening summer travel.
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IATA warns European flights face cancellation by late May due to a severe jet fuel shortage caused by Middle East conflict, threatening summer travel.
IATA warns jet fuel supply and price normalization will take months due to persistent disruptions in Middle East refining capacity after recent conflict.
Willie Walsh, outgoing IATA head, will take over as CEO of IndiGo on August 3, 2026, tasked with leading the carrier's ambitious long-haul expansion.
IATA chief Willie Walsh warned Ireland's government that Dublin Airport's passenger cap poses a real and immediate risk to the nation's economic growth.
IATA's 2025 safety report shows an improved accident rate of 1.32 per million flights, confirming aviation remains the safest mode of long-distance transport.
IATA reports global air passenger demand grew 3.8% in January 2026, with a record-high load factor of 82.0% despite slower growth from holiday timing.