Reuters

IATA warns of end-May Europe flight cancellations as jet-fuel shortages threaten Summer 2026 capacity

IATA director general Willie Walsh warned Friday that Europe could begin cancelling flights from the end of May due to a jet-fuel shortage, with disruption risk rising through the summer travel peak. Italian analysis also points to a potential 3% year-on-year reduction in seat capacity if conflicts extend.

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