Jet-fuel crunch looms over Europe’s summer travel

Europe faces a looming jet-fuel shortage, with the IEA warning of roughly six weeks of supply left, prompting airline cutbacks and potential summer disruptions. Norse Atlantic is pulling out of LAX, Edelweiss is canceling Denver/Seattle routes, and Lufthansa has scaled back and retired aircraft, signaling wider scheduling pressure even if a full shortage is unlikely. Travelers should know refund rights for US-to-Europe flights, build flexible plans (including rail options or backup flights), and use credit cards with travel-insurance coverage to mitigate potential disruptions as conditions evolve.