Two million airline seats cut amid soaring jet fuel prices

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May rescheduling could be followed by summer cancellations as Middle East war continues to disrupt suppliesTwo million airline seats have been cut from this month’s schedules as airlines redraw their operations because of soaring jet fuel prices amid the Middle East conflict.About 13,000 fewer flights will operate in May around the world after cancellations in recent weeks, according to data from the aviation analytics company Cirium. Continue reading...

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