Short-haul flights are deemed more at risk of cancellations
An airline boss has warned that the industry may be facing further flight cancellations as the conflict in Iran continues to fuel a global energy crisis. Eivind Roald, CEO of Norse Atlantic Airways, revealed that fuel costs have surged by more than 100 per cent in just a few days, making certain routes unsustainable. The sharp increase has already led to the decision to axe some scheduled journeys as the sector reels from the sudden price spike.
The Norse Atlantic chief suggested that other airlines may be forced to follow suit as they navigate the volatile market. Roald described the situation as leading to “challenging internal discussions,” with difficult decisions being made to protect the future of the company. With energy supplies under pressure and jet fuel costs reaching record highs, experts warn that the disruption could spread across the aviation industry in the coming weeks, Express reports.
Speaking to BBC Newsnight, he said: “From our side we will continue flying from London Gatwick and from Athens and Rome this summer, we don’t have any plans to cancel more flights. When it comes to our competitors, I can’t really say, I assume you will see more cancelations coming, we often see it coming in short haul flights in Europe. The long haul flights are still there.”
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