Jet‑fuel spike forces airlines across regions to cut summer schedules

- Airlines across multiple regions are cutting schedules because jet fuel costs have jumped amid Middle East tensions and supply concerns, forcing carriers to rework summer plans. - Reports say United joined carriers such as Lufthansa, KLM, Air Canada, Delta, and Air New Zealand in trimming flights as shortages intensify ahead of peak season. - The impact is higher fares and less seat capacity on Europe and Asia routes, so flexible bookings and route redundancy are becoming essential for travelers. (nytimes.com) (travelandtourworld.com)