Lufthansa parent confirms 20K flight cuts

Lufthansa's parent company, Deutsche Lufthansa AG, has confirmed plans to cancel 20,000 short-haul flights scheduled between May and October 2026. The airline group cites the ongoing Iran war as the primary driver behind soaring jet fuel prices, which have doubled in recent months. Company executives also expressed deepening concerns that some countries may face jet fuel shortages as the conflict continues to disrupt global energy markets. The cancellations will affect routes across Lufthansa's European network and represent one of the largest operational cutbacks by a major airline in response to the current crisis.