The Guardian | Europe’s smaller airports ‘under threat’ if fuel shortages cause many cancellations by Gwyn Topham Transport correspondent

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Europe’s smaller airports face an “existential threat” as soaring jet‑fuel prices—sparked by the Middle‑East conflict and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz—prompt airlines to cut capacity and raise fares. The Airports Council of Europe warned that regional airports, still 30 % below pre‑pandemic traffic levels, could see a supply‑ and demand‑shock if carriers like Lufthansa continue to axe routes, exemplified by the recent cancellation of 20,000 summer flights operated by its CityLine subsidiary. The situation may be worsened by the EU’s new entry‑exit system, which could create long border queues, and by potential fuel shortages that would first affect Asia and then Europe. While demand for flying remains strong, industry leaders fear that a crunch in the autumn could force financially weak airlines into trouble, further endangering the viability of regional airports.

Read more: https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/apr/28/europe-smaller-airports-fuel-shortages-cancellations-eu-ees

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