Lufthansa cuts 20,000 flights amid soaring jet fuel costs

In Germany on 22 April 2026, Lufthansa said it will cut 20,000 summer flights to save on fuel costs. The cuts run until October, according to El Mundo. Jet fuel prices have soared. The cancellations come amid the Iran war, and Spanish-language outlets cite the risk of fuel shortages linked to the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.