Lufthansa cancels 20,000 flights over fuel prices

Lufthansa is cancelling 20,000 short-haul flights scheduled between May and October due to a sharp spike in jet fuel prices. The airline cites a doubling of fuel costs, which it attributes directly to the ongoing conflict between the United States and Iran. This represents one of the largest flight cancellations by a global airline as European transport ministers gather to discuss plans to prevent regional jet fuel shortages. The cancellations come amid broader disruptions to global energy markets and aviation operations.