Lufthansa Cuts 20,000 Flights

Lufthansa and its subsidiary carriers are significantly trimming their summer schedules to cope with a 'triple whammy' of rising costs and reduced capacity.

The ongoing crisis in the Strait of Hormuz has forced airlines to re-route long-haul flights, further straining fuel supplies across Europe.

EU energy officials have warned that airfares could rise by as much as 25% as carriers pass these costs on to holidaymakers.

Despite the cuts, industry experts are urging passengers to check their flight status regularly as more cancellations are expected.