Jet fuel surge forces airlines to trim global capacity for summer

Global airlines are cutting about 2 million seats this month—roughly 13,000 fewer May flights—as jet fuel prices jump amid Middle East tensions. Lufthansa and Turkish Airlines are among the biggest cutters, with some reductions via smaller aircraft. EasyJet and Wizz Air maintain schedules through hedging, while the UK weighs loosening slot rules and other contingency measures to curb disruption; analysts warn Europe could face jet fuel shortages if the conflict persists.