Major European airlines cut flights as jet fuel price fears grow
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Updated · The Washington Post · May 5
Major European airlines cut flights as jet fuel price fears grow
12 articles · Updated · The Washington Post · May 5
Schedules for May are down more than 4% from February, while the European Commission says no shortages exist yet but warns a prolonged Strait of Hormuz closure could require bloc-wide action.
The IEA has warned Europe, which imports up to 30% of its jet fuel, could run out by June, and airlines are already raising fares, rerouting passengers and trimming smaller-city and some transatlantic services.
Travellers may be entitled to refunds or compensation for late cancellations, while rail, bus and insurance are being promoted as alternatives as high fuel costs threaten summer disruption even without outright shortages.
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