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Jet2 reassures customers over summer holiday fuel supply: ‘The only oil you need to worry about is sun oil’

The airline said it has enough fuel and will not impose surcharges

The Independent UK

Why Warren Buffett Just Made a $2.6 Billion Bet on Delta Airlines in Q1 — 6 Years After Exiting the Stock

Warren Buffett added Delta Air Lines to Berkshire's portfolio after six years, as the company is leveraging its refinery bought in 2012 to offset rising fuel costs.

International Business Times UK

Ryanair boss Michael O’Leary to reach four decades in job as decision on future looms

‘In spring 1991 I thought it would be a miracle if we were still in business three months later’, the controversial CEO once said

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Lufthansa steals Eurovision airline contest crown from easyJet for Vienna 2026

Aviation expert ranks European airlines according to flights and seats heading for the Austrian capital this weekend

The Independent UK

Major airline fails to offer alternative to passenger after cancelling UK-bound flight

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The Independent UK

Lufthansa cancels flight – then refuses to offer an alternative

Exclusive: German airline could leave a reader stranded in Germany

The Independent UK

UK flight cancellations increase as soaring jet fuel prices hit

Several airlines have trimmed their schedules because of the issue

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Lufthansa to take majority control of Italy’s ITA Airways in €325mn deal

Lufthansa, one of Europe's top airlines, announced Tuesday its intention to expand its current minority stake in Italy's ITA Airways to 90%.

Euronews

Airlines still have to pay compensation if flights cancelled due to fuel crisis, EU says

Ryanair says that unlike others it will not be cancelling summer flights as it hedged fuel contracts before Iran war

The Guardian - UK

Lufthansa posts record revenue but warns Iran war fuel costs will hit annual profit

The German airline group posted its highest-ever revenue in 2025 and improved its first-quarter results, but soaring jet fuel costs linked to the Iran war are forcing route cuts and pushing annual profit below initial forecasts.

Euronews

Lufthansa’s summer flight plan now includes possible fuel detours

Lufthansa is bracing for a summer of potential flight disruptions. The German airline is planning for fuel shortages, which could mean adding refuelling stops on long-haul routes. They have already experienced isolated incidents where airports lacked fuel. Lufthansa is also implementing cost-saving measures and increasing ticket prices to manage rising…

The Economic Times

Lufthansa launches new premium onboard experience across all long-haul flights

Lufthansa is launching its Future Onboard Experience (FOX) program on May 6, 2026, to enhance long-haul passenger service across all classes. This initiative focuses on personalization, comfort, and "Signature Moments," introducing upgraded amenities, service processes, and meal options, including Michelin-starred chef collaborations and flexible dining.

The Economic Times

Lufthansa Airlines warns of rising Mideast war risks

Germany's Lufthansa warned Wednesday of rising risks to the firm's financial performance because of the Middle East war even as it maintained its outlook for the year. "While no restrictions in kerosene supply are currently expected at any of the Lufthansa Group hubs, potentially reduced fuel availability later in the…

The Economic Times

ITA Airways to raise ticket prices, sees no flight cuts from fuel costs

ITA Airways will not cut flights despite rising jet fuel costs, with 80% of its 2026 needs hedged. The airline plans a 5% to 10% fare increase this year to offset higher expenses. CEO Joerg Eberhart indicated that Lufthansa's decision to increase its stake in ITA is pending.

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The Guardian - UK

Totally grounded? How the jet fuel crisis could change our holidays – and world history

Jet fuel has doubled in price since the start of the war on Iran. How bad will the disruption get and could this accelerate the route to jet zero?

The Guardian - UK

Two million airline seats cut amid soaring jet fuel prices

Rescheduling in May could be followed by summer cancellations as Middle East war continues to disrupt fuel supplies

Euronews

Airlines cut 13,000 flights and two million seats in May due to jet fuel crisis

Airlines across the world have cut thousands of May flights and scaled back capacity as the jet fuel shortage begins to bite, raising the risk of disruption for families travelling over the half term break.

International Business Times UK

Is Delta Cancelling Flights? Passenger Rant Causes Panic As Man Asks, 'Is Anybody Working?'

Delta Airlines faces criticism after a viral video shows a passenger using an airport intercom for help amid widespread flight cancellations and staffing shortages.

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International Business Times UK

New UK Airline Contingency Plans Allow Early Flight Cancellations to Prevent Summer Holiday Disruption

The UK government has unveiled airline contingency plans to minimize summer travel disruptions, allowing airlines to adjust schedules early and protect passengers from last-minute cancellations.

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Mr Nobody Against Putin star Pavel Talankin wins apology over missing Oscar

Mr Nobody Against Putin co-director and star Pavel Talankin has won an apology over his missing Oscar after the statuette was confiscated by TSA agents at an airport in New York.

The Independent UK

An Oscar is lost, then found, after director forced to check it on a flight out of JFK

After being forced to check his Academy Award on a trans-Atlantic flight, recent winner Pavel Talankin’s Oscar went missing before an airline tracked it down two days later

International Business Times UK

Sky-High Airfares Become 'New Normal' As Jet Fuel Crisis Reshapes Travel

Fuel prices are rising due to US-Iran tensions, affecting travel costs and airline operations. The UK government is monitoring the situation, while experts predict prolonged elevated costs.

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Mr Nobody Against Putin director appeals for return of missing Oscar

Mr Nobody Against Putin director David Borenstein has appealed for the return of a missing Oscar after his collaborator and joint Academy Award winner Pavel Talankin had the statuette taken away from him by officials at America's Transportation Security Administration (TSA) at an airport in New York.

The Independent UK

‘This wouldn’t happen to Leonardo DiCaprio’: Oscar winner’s statuette goes missing on flight

The Russian teacher and documentary-maker won in March for his film ‘Mr Nobody Against Putin’

Euronews

‘Mr Nobody Against Putin’ director’s Oscar lost after being confiscated at US airport

The Oscar belonging to the co-director of the documentary 'Mr Nobody Against Putin' has gone missing after the US’ TSA would not allow him to carry statuette on his Lufthansa flight from New York.

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