Lufthansa cuts 20,000 flights as Iran war doubles jet fuel costs, EU faces energy shortage

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German airline Lufthansa will cancel 20,000 short-haul flights over six months due to doubled jet fuel prices from the Iran conflict. Rising fuel costs make many routes unprofitable. Airlines including KLM-France and Delta have also cut flights, raising ticket prices. The Gulf supplies 50% of Europe's fuel; disruptions through the Strait of Hormuz threaten continued shortages, potentially raising summer travel fares.

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