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Short-Term Flight Cuts Mask a Broader Aviation Cost Crisis

The Middle East Observer [Unofficial] April 23, 2026
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Europe’s aviation sector is facing mounting pressure as rising jet fuel costs—driven by disruptions in the Middle East—force airlines to scale back operations and adjust pricing strategies. Lufthansa confirmed it will cut around 20,000 European short-haul flights this summer, citing unprofitable routes amid fuel prices that have reportedly doubled since the escalation of regional tensions, […]

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