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Lufthansa Cancels 20,000 Flights
The cancellations will primarily affect flights operated by Lufthansa CityLine, impacting routes across Europe including major hubs in Glasgow and Edinburgh.
Jet fuel prices have more than doubled since the start of the conflict, forcing airlines to prioritize more profitable long-haul routes.
Lufthansa's decision follows similar moves by other major carriers struggling to manage the economic fallout of the Strait of Hormuz closure.
Travelers are being warned of potential holiday chaos and significant fare increases as the industry grapples with the fuel supply crisis.
Lufthansa Group
German concern
German concern
Lufthansa CityLine
German regional airline
German regional airline
Strait of Hormuz
Strait between the Gulf of Oman and the Persian Gulf
Strait between the Gulf of Oman and the Persian Gulf