Airlines Cut 2 Million Seats as Fuel Crisis Disrupts Global Flight Networks

Global airlines are sharply reducing flight schedules and available seating capacity for May as concerns grow over potential fuel shortages and ongoing instability in energy supply chains. Industry data cited by the Financial Times shows that roughly 2 million seats have been removed within a two-week period, with airlines adjusting operations to reflect rising risks. According to analysis by Cirium, thousands of flights have already been canceled, while carriers are increasingly switching to smaller or more fuel-efficient aircraft to manage consumption....