13,000 Global flights cut down in May as fuel prices soar due to conflict
Global unrest and soaring jet fuel prices have led airlines to cancel approximately 13,000 flights in May, removing two million seats before the UK's half-term holidays.
While major carriers signal deeper cuts, experts suggest most holidaymakers will not be significantly impacted, with airlines prioritizing less profitable routes.
The UK government is offering slot flexibility to aid airlines in managing cancellations.
- Airlines cancel 13,000 May flights including 111 from Heathrow in jet fuel crisis Irish Mirror —
- US says airline jet fuel costs jumped 56% in March, amid US-Israel war with Iran The Straits Times —
- The airline industry is warning the Trump administration about the economic impact of high jet-fuel prices, saying the Iran war needs to end soon Wall Street Journal —
- Jet fuel crisis worse than Covid for airlines, says AirAsia chief Financial Times —
- 111 Heathrow flights cancelled in May as airlines cut 13,000 services amid jet fuel crisis Yorkshire Live —