Germany’s Lufthansa to suspend 20,000 short-haul flights over fuel concerns

Germany’s Lufthansa will suspend thousands of short-haul flights until October, citing rising fuel costs and supply concerns amid volatile global energy markets.

Lufthansa said it will suspend around 20,000 short-haul flights until October due to rising energy costs and concerns over jet fuel availability.

The airline said operations will be consolidated at major hubs in Frankfurt and Munich, aiming to reduce costs and better manage fuel consumption.

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