SkiftGordon Smith

Qantas scales back April–June domestic growth and shifts capacity toward Europe as Iran-driven fuel volatility bites

Qantas Group is reducing planned domestic capacity growth by five percentage points in the April–June quarter, cutting into expectations for year-on-year domestic capacity lift of 4% through June. The carrier is simultaneously adding more flights to Europe, citing rising jet-fuel and operating costs tied to the Iran conflict, with further U.S. and domestic adjustments including announced cancellations.

2026-04-14T04:53:21.838645-07:00
ReutersKate Abnett

Airlines urge EU to step in as Iran war chokes jet fuel supply

By Reuters: European airlines have urged the European Union to step in with emergency measures to tackle repercussions from the Iran war, including widespread airspace closures and mounting concerns over jet fuel shortages, a document seen by Reuters showed.

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2026-04-14T03:12:30.108887-07:00