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Lufthansa has told crews to carry extra fuel into Frankfurt as jet-fuel supply tightens at the German hub. Switzerland is releasing fuel reserves to avert a shortage at Zurich Airport, highlighting supply pressure at two major European airports and the operational measures being taken to keep flights fueled.
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Lufthansa has told crews to carry extra fuel into Frankfurt as jet-fuel supply tightens at the German hub. Switzerland is releasing fuel reserves to avert a shortage at Zurich Airport, highlighting supply pressure at two major European airports and the operational measures being taken to keep flights fueled.
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