Rising Jet Fuel Costs Threaten Wildfire Budget
#WildfireCosts #JetFuelPricesRising jet fuel prices, driven by the Iran war, threaten to nearly double wildfire fighting costs to $100 million. Taxpayers bear the burden as contractors pass along expenses. Fuel shortages also risk grounding aircraft during a predicted active fire season. read more
European Airlines Cut 20,000 Flights as Fuel Costs Soar
#AviationCrisis #JetFuelPricesEuropean airlines cut thousands of flights due to doubled jet fuel prices from the Iran war, with Lufthansa slashing 20,000 flights. Europe’s jet fuel imports from the Middle East nearly halted, risking summer travel shortages. read more