TheBadPlaceNews Headlines | Could jet fuel prices threaten your summer flight plans?
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Aer Lingus and Ryanair have each trimmed their 2026 summer schedules—Aer Lingus cancelling or rescheduling about 2 % of flights (over 500 services) for mandatory maintenance and pilot‑shortage issues, and Ryanair cutting 10 % of its Dublin flights due to the lingering Dublin passenger‑cap dispute—while Lufthansa has withdrawn 20 000 short‑haul flights until October to offset soaring jet‑fuel costs. Jet fuel is at a record‑high $195 per barrel after the US‑Iran conflict blocked the Strait of Hormuz, a key route for supplies to Ireland, but both Irish carriers have protected themselves through fuel‑hedging, meaning they are not directly forced to cancel flights, although higher fuel expenses are prompting airlines to reduce frequencies on low‑load‑factor routes rather than core services. Passengers whose flights are cancelled are covered by EU Regulation 261/2004, which guarantees refunds or rerouting (and possible compensation if cancellation occurs less than 14 days before departure). Aviation experts advise booking summer travel now, as airlines are likely to keep core routes operating despite higher prices, but recommend waiting to book for September‑October until fuel‑market volatility eases.
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