ReutersJoanna Plucinska, Tim Hepher

European airlines press Brussels to relax SAF and green rules amid Middle East war and rising fuel costs

Senior European airline chiefs meet in Brussels to press the EU for relief from tightening green rules and ReFuelEU sustainable aviation fuel requirements, arguing obligations are unworkable as Middle East conflict and surging oil prices squeeze capacity, costs and compliance timelines.

2026-03-18T18:15:12.650505-07:00
SkiftSarah Dandashy

Travelers Reroute From UAE, Delta Demand Surges, Hyatt Expands

By Skift: On today’s Skift Daily Briefing, Sarah Dandashy breaks down how travel demand is redistributing globally during the Middle East crisis, why premium travelers are helping airlines offset higher fuel prices, and how Hyatt is racing to fill gaps in smaller U.S.

2026-03-18T19:20:35.376145-07:00