The Guardian | UK eases airline penalties as jet fuel shortages threaten flights by Gwyn Topham Transport correspondent

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UK airlines have secured a government‑backed exemption that allows them to keep valuable airport slots if they cancel flights due to jet‑fuel shortages, easing the “use it or lose it” rule enforced by Airport Coordination Limited. The move, prompted by industry lobbying amid rising fuel prices and supply concerns, aims to let carriers focus on minimizing disruption rather than flying simply to protect slots. While the Department for Transport says there is currently no fuel shortage and no need for passengers to alter travel plans, it advises travellers to check with airlines, maintain insurance, and reminds them of their rights to refunds or alternative flights if services are cancelled. Airlines also seek to have fuel shortages recognised as an “exceptional circumstance” that would waive additional compensation for short‑notice cancellations, while operators such as Jet2 have pledged not to add fuel surcharges to summer bookings.

Read more: https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/apr/24/uk-eases-airline-penalties-jet-fuel-shortages-flights

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Lufthansa führt neuen Tarif mit strengeren Gepäckregeln ein.

Die Lufthansa verändert ihr Tarifmodell deutlich. Künftig ist in vielen Standardtarifen kein kostenloser Koffer mehr als Handgepäck enthalten. Stattdessen dürfen Passagiere nur noch kleine persönliche Gegenstände mitnehmen. Die Neuerung soll schrittweise eingeführt werden und betrifft zahlreiche Strecken.

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#Lufthansa #Handgepäck #Flugreise #EconomyBasic #Airline #Fliegen #Reisen #Deutschland #Flugpreise

✈️#Lufthansa elimină transportul gratuit al bagajului de mână pe zborurile scurte.
Se va plăti pentru un bagaj mai mare decât „o geantă pentru laptop sau un rucsac mic”.

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#Știri

Jetzt darf man bei der Billigairline #Lufthansa kein #Handgepäck mehr mitnehmen. Ich finde, das greift zu kurz. Auch die Kleidung, die man trägt, sollte nur nach Bedarf und mit Extragebühr transportiert werden. Es gibt unzählige Kunden, die lieber nackt fliegen. Kunden dürfen nicht gezwungen werden, für Leistungen zu bezahlen, die sie gar nicht benötigten.

https://www.tagesschau.de/wirtschaft/verbraucher/lufthansa-handgepaeck-100.html

Sweden Herald - Latest Sweden News | More expensive jet fuel prompts Lufthansa to introduce cheaper tickets without luggage by Sweden Herald

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Lufthansa is rolling out a new “Economic Basic” fare that excludes checked luggage, allowing only one small carry‑on, as a response to soaring jet‑fuel costs heightened by the war in Iran and broader fuel price increases. The airline says the low‑cost ticket will be introduced soon to meet demand for more affordable options, while it also grapples with operational strains, having already canceled 20,000 flights through October to conserve fuel and facing additional disruptions from recent strikes.

Read more: https://swedenherald.com/article/more-expensive-jet-fuel-prompts-lufthansa-to-introduce-cheaper-tickets-without-luggage

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Lufthansa streicht kostenfreien Handgepäckkoffer

Wer Lufthansa fliegt und einen Handgepäckskoffer mitnehmen möchte, muss bald extra zahlen. Die Airline sagt, sie richte ihr Angebot an Kundenbedürfnissen aus. Andere Fluggesellschaften stehen dafür bereits in der Kritik.

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