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• Stephen Pope
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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Airlines have moved aircraft, including most of Riyadh Air’s Boeing 787 fleet, away from Riyadh after strikes reportedly damaged six aircraft. Lufthansa, Air France, KLM, Cathay Pacific and other carriers have suspended, delayed or cancelled services amid continuing disruption at the Saudi capital’s airport.
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