One in four flights cancelled as fuel spike, war disruptions bite

One in four flights cancelled as fuel spike, war disruptions bite

Soaring jet fuel prices and reduced schedules are putting steep upward pressure on airfares heading into the peak European summer travel season.

INTERNATIONAL FLYING: Middle East conflict and fuel crisis cuts one in four flights

Almost a quarter of international flights from Australia were cancelled in April. That’s according to the AFR, as airlines scrambled to deal with soaring fuel prices and widespread airspace disruptions. The trigger is the escalating conflict involving Iran, which has effectively shut down large parts of Gulf airspace since late February. That has hit the […] The post INTERNATIONAL FLYING: Middle East conflict and fuel crisis cuts one in four fli…