Overview
- Lufthansa Group, which announced the move Tuesday, will drop about 20,000 short‑haul flights between May and October to conserve fuel.
- The first phase includes 120 daily cancellations through May 31 and the withdrawal of 27 Lufthansa CityLine aircraft from service.
- The airline estimates the reductions will save more than 40,000 tonnes of jet fuel after prices roughly doubled following the Iran conflict and disruption in the Strait of Hormuz.
- Lufthansa says fuel supply for its summer schedule is stable for now and reports hedges covering about 80% of its 2026 needs and roughly 40% for 2027.
- EU officials are preparing shared stock measures as the IEA warns Europe could face shortages within six weeks, while other carriers trim schedules or raise fees and Spanish airlines add seats, pointing to fuller flights and higher fares for travelers.