BBC Headlines • May 2, 2026 21:35

Airlines can cancel flights in advance over fuel shortages, under new plans

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Ministers hope move would help avoid last-minute flight cancellations for passengers this summer over Middle East fuel supplies.

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Tue 13:30 - The Guardian

Europe’s smaller airports ‘under threat’ if fuel shortages cause many cancellations

Wed 11:32 - Euronews

‘Existential threat’: Europe’s regional airports are most vulnerable to jet fuel crisis

Fri 07:00 - Sky News (UK)

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Sat 21:35 - BBC Headlines

Airlines can cancel flights in advance over fuel shortages, under new plans

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11:32

‘Existential threat’: Europe’s regional airports are most vulnerable to jet fuel crisis

The energy crisis is compounding challenges already faced by Europe’s smaller airports, amounting to an “existential threat”.

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07:00

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13:30

Europe’s smaller airports ‘under threat’ if fuel shortages cause many cancellations

High fuel prices and passenger delays as result of EU’s EES entry-exit system leading to problems, says trade bodyBusiness live – latest updatesEurope’s smaller airports may not survive if jet …