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People urged not to cancel flights over fuel shortage fears
Global airlines have cut 13,000 flights (1% of total) and nearly two million seats in May 2026 due to soaring jet fuel prices linked to the Middle East conflict, with Istanbul and Munich seeing the largest reductions while UK flights to key summer sun destinations remain unaffected. The UK government has offered concessions like take-off and landing slot protection for airlines canceling flights in advance, and experts warn potential jet fuel shortages could arise within weeks if delivery disruptions from the conflict persist, even as airlines currently report no supply issues.
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9 tagsjet fuel pricesflight cutsMiddle East conflictaviation disruptionstake-off and landing slotssummer travelfuel shortagesairline schedule adjustmentsUK half-term holidays
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People urged not to cancel flights over fuel shortage fears
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