More than 30 airlines axe flights or add charges over jet fuel crisis - full list

More than 30 airlines axe flights or add charges over jet fuel crisis - full listThe sharp rise in the cost of jet fuel, driven by escalating tensions in the US-Israel war with Iran, has forced several airlines to hike fares, cut routes and reassess their financial forecastsCommentsTravelZahra Khaliq News Reporter21:49, 21 Apr 2026View 4 ImagesVirgin Atlantic is adding fuel charges to fares(Image: NurPhoto via Getty Images)Multiple airlines are cancelling flights and introducing new charges as a deepening jet fuel crisis sends shockwaves through the global aviation industry.‌Prices have surged dramatically in recent weeks, climbing from roughly $85-$90 per barrel to as high as $150-$200, driven by escalating tensions in the US-Israeli war with Iran.‌The sharp rise in costs has now forced carriers to hike fares, cut routes and reassess their financial forecasts. The spike has triggered warnings of major disruption, with International Energy chief Fatih Birol cautioning that Europe could have as little as six weeks of jet fuel supply remaining if the Strait of Hormuz stays closed.‌There are more than 30 airlines around the world who say they have been forced to cancel flights or add charges:AirAsia X - Cut around 10% of flights and introduced a fuel surcharge of roughly 20%.Air France-KLM - Raising long-haul fares, plus cabin fares by 50 euros per round trip, as well as cancelling flights. KLM, the group's Dutch arm, is set to scrap 160 European services in the coming months.‌View 4 ImagesAir France is raising some long-haul fares(Image: NurPhoto via Getty Images)Air India - Switching to distance-based fuel surcharges, warning current pricing does not cover rising costs, reports the Independent.Air New Zealand - Reducing flights through May and June, increasing fares and suspending its full-year earnings forecast.‌Akasa Air - Introducing fuel surcharges ranging between 199 and 1,300 Indian rupees ($2 to $14) on both domestic and international routes.Alaska Air -...