- Lufthansa Group has cancelled 20,000 flights, approximately one per cent of its schedule, to combat the soaring cost of jet fuel.
- The airline aims to save 40,000 metric tonnes of fuel over the next six months, citing a doubling in price.
- Unprofitable short-haul flights operated by its regional subsidiary, Lufthansa CityLine, are primarily affected, with 27 aircraft permanently removed.
- The initial 120 daily cancellations began on Monday and will continue until the end of May, with passengers already informed.
- Despite the inconvenience, The Independent’s travel correspondent Simon Calder noted passengers could often be re-routed, and the group anticipates a stable fuel supply for its summer timetable.
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