Lufthansa has made multiple changes to its European network in response to the ongoing war in Iran and the subsequent increase in jet fuel prices. The airline's decision to suspend flights on 25 routes is part of a broader trend of airlines cutting back on operations due to the conflict.
The suspension of these routes is expected to have a significant impact on passengers, particularly those traveling between Europe and other destinations in Asia and Africa.
Lufthansa's average daily departures from Frankfurt and Munich have fallen by 13% year-over-year, reflecting the suspended routes and lower frequencies elsewhere.
According to Lufthansa's latest schedule submission, the airline plans an average of 454 daily departures from its hubs in Europe.
The airline has also suspended services to several cities in Eastern Europe, including Basel, Geneva, Ljubljana, Rijeka, Stuttgart, Tivat, Trondheim, and Wrocław.
However, some destinations will continue to be served by other airlines within the Lufthansa Group, such as Air Dolomiti's service between Geneva and Munich.
The suspension of these routes is expected to have a significant impact on passengers, particularly those traveling between Europe and other destinations in Asia and Africa.
Lufthansa has also suspended services to several cities in Ireland, including Cork and Luxembourg.
However, the airline plans to resume services to these destinations in June, subject to changes in the conflict.
The war in Iran is having a significant impact on the global aviation industry, with many airlines adjusting their schedules to mitigate the effects of rising jet fuel prices.
The war in Iran is having a significant impact on the global aviation industry, with many airlines adjusting their schedules to mitigate the effects of rising jet fuel prices.
