Airlines Cut 2M Seats Amid 2026 Jet Fuel Crisis

Airlines are cutting millions of seats and raising fares for summer 2026 as the Iran war and Strait of Hormuz disruption cause jet fuel prices to surge...

May 8, 2026•6 min

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Airlines Cut 2 Million Seats Amid Jet Fuel Shortage Crisis

Airlines have cut over 2 million seats from May 2026 schedules due to a jet fuel shortage crisis sparked by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.

May 6, 2026•4 min

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