Airlines Reduce Flight Capacity Amid Fuel Shortage Concerns
As fears of a jet fuel shortage grow, airlines have cut millions of seats, disrupting global travel plans during a critical period.
Recent reports indicate that airlines worldwide have significantly reduced their flight schedules due to concerns over a jet fuel shortage.
In May alone, approximately 13,000 flights and two million seats have been cut, raising concerns for travelers, particularly during the half term break.
The ongoing crisis in the Middle East is contributing to these disruptions, leaving many families uncertain about their travel plans.
Updates
Update at 15:37 UTC on 2026-05-05
EuroNews reported Airlines across the world have cut thousands of May flights and scaled back capacity as the jet fuel shortage begins to bite, raising the risk of disruption for families travelling over the half term break.
Sources: EuroNews