"Aviation experts around the world have been sounding the alarm over the jet fuel crisis sparked by conflict in the Middle East, with some airlines planning to cancel flights or raise the price of tickets."
"The head of the International Air Transport Association (IATA), Willie Walsh, said on Friday in a statement that according to estimations 'by the end of May we could start to see some cancellations in Europe for lack of jet fuel'."
"'At present we do not foresee any kerosene shortages at the Lufthansa Group's hubs, nor consequently at airports in Austria', a spokeswoman told us, adding that they are monitoring the 'availability of kerosene on an ongoing and very close basis'."
"'However, the geopolitical environment remains volatile and short-term changes and market fluctuations cannot be ruled out. Therefore it is not possible to reliably assess how the situation will develop globally or regionally in the coming weeks.'"
Aviation experts warn of a jet fuel crisis caused by Middle East conflict, potentially impacting air travel in Austria. Airlines may cancel flights or increase ticket prices due to rising kerosene costs and supply chain issues. Although the European Commission downplays the risk of mass cancellations, the head of IATA suggests cancellations could begin by the end of May. Austrian Airlines currently does not foresee kerosene shortages but acknowledges the volatile geopolitical environment may lead to unpredictable changes in fuel availability.
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