Wire›2026 05 02›Airlines Can Cancel Flights In Advance Over Fuel Shortages Under New Plans

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

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

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Airlines can cancel flights in advance over fuel shortages, under new plansMinisters hope move would help avoid last-minute flight cancellations for passengers this summer over Middle East fuel supplies.
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