- Norse Atlantic, a low-cost Norwegian airline, has cancelled its flight route between London Gatwick and Los Angeles.
- The airline cited the "global fuel crisis" and high fuel risk exposure as the primary reasons for axing the popular route.
- Surging jet fuel prices are attributed to the conflict in the Middle East and the subsequent closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a key waterway for oil tankers.
- A spokesperson for Norse Atlantic expressed regret for the inconvenience caused to passengers, stating the decision was made to ensure a sustainable future for the airline.
- Other airlines, including Air New Zealand and Scandinavian Airlines, have also cut flights due to fuel shortages, though British airlines have largely been unaffected due to fuel hedging.
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