54 articles · Updated · The New York Times · Apr 22
Lufthansa will cut 20,000 short-haul flights from its summer schedule due to soaring jet fuel prices linked to the Iran conflict.
The cuts, affecting routes across six hubs, will save about 40,000 metric tons of jet fuel and primarily target unprofitable European flights.
Despite the reductions, Lufthansa says long-haul connections remain stable, and its high level of fuel price hedging puts it ahead of most competitors.
Lufthansa hedged 80% of its fuel. Why is it still cutting 20,000 flights?
Beyond flight cuts, what radical strategies must airlines adopt to survive this fuel shock?
As airlines slash flights, is the era of affordable short-haul travel in Europe over?
With Mideast supply cut, can Europe's jet fuel reserves truly last beyond six weeks?
Can sustainable aviation fuel production scale fast enough to avert future travel crises?
How long will it take to repair billions in damaged Middle Eastern energy infrastructure?