Lufthansa slashes flights over fuel

The airline group cited the ongoing conflict in the Middle East as the primary driver of the fuel crisis, which has seen prices double in some markets.

Lufthansa aims to save approximately 40,000 metric tons of fuel through these service reductions.

Other major carriers, including Air Canada and WestJet, are also consolidating schedules to mitigate the economic impact of the Strait of Hormuz closure.

Industry experts warn that summer travel plans for millions of passengers are now at significant risk.