German airline Lufthansa cancels 20,000 flights to save fuel
Kyiv • UNN
The German airline is cutting unprofitable routes until the end of October due to the energy crisis. The updated flight schedule will be published in April.
German airline Lufthansa has announced the cancellation of about 20,000 flights until the end of October to save fuel. This was reported by HBL, writes UNN.
Details
The company noted that the reduction primarily concerns unprofitable routes. Some destinations will be completely closed, while others will be served only from one base hub. The first cancellations have already taken place the day before.
Lufthansa explained the decision by the sharp increase in the cost of aviation fuel, which is associated with the war around Iran and the energy supply crisis. This forces carriers to review route networks and optimize costs.
What will change for passengers
The company plans to publish the updated flight schedule until the end of October in April. Cancellations may affect both domestic and international flights, especially on less busy routes.
Lufthansa's decision is part of a broader trend in the aviation industry, which is facing pressure due to energy instability and rising costs.