Lufthansa Cuts 20,000 Flights

The massive reduction in capacity represents a 1% cut to the group's total passenger capacity and will primarily affect its regional carrier, CityLine.

Lufthansa's decision follows a trend of major airlines introducing fuel surcharges and reducing routes to mitigate the economic fallout from the Middle East conflict.

European transport ministers are meeting to discuss emergency plans as the region faces a potential jet fuel shortage within weeks.

Travelers are being warned of significant summer holiday disruptions as the industry grapples with the ongoing blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.