Amid the oil crisis, with the sudden increase in prices brought about by the Iran war, and the uncertainty surrounding supplies in the wake of the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, the German sky giant, Lufthansa, has decided to cancel 20,000 flights that were scheduled to take place from May to October of this year.
The company's goal is to reduce fuel costs for aircraft, which have doubled since the start of the conflict in the Persian Gulf. The news was announced by Lufthansa itself in an official statement, explaining that the affected flights belong to CityLine, a regional branch of the group, which was expected to close in 2027, but this process seems to have accelerated in recent days. This decision is being described as one of the most significant interventions of operational reduction at a time when dozens of other airlines are reducing the level of flights ahead of the summer season, which is considered the most profitable period for this industry.
"In total, 20,000 regional flights will be removed from our schedule by October, which corresponds to around 40,000 tons of jet fuel, the price of which has doubled since the start of the conflict with Iran," the announcement said.
Lufthansa is taking a series of measures, among which the physical provision of aircraft fuel and price coverage are considered key. The group also includes Ita Airways, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Eurowings, Discover and Air Dolomiti, whose flights are not affected.
