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Budget airlines start cutting flights as jet fuel costs surge amid Middle East war
Economy
Published on 28 April 2026
Ryanair blames taxes and high costs while fuel jitters rise
Several low-cost carriers including Ryanair, Transavia and Volotea are cutting flight schedules after jet fuel prices climbed sharply amid the Middle East war. Ryanair is reducing services to and from Berlin from October, pointing to overall high costs and taxes rather than directly naming fuel prices, signaling tighter capacity for budget travelers soon.
- Low-cost airlines are trimming capacity due to soaring operating costs
- Fuel price pressure is linked to the Middle East conflict
- Ryanair will cut Berlin routes starting October
- Taxes and other charges are also weighing on airlines
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