Kerosene Shortage May Lead to Flight Cancellations and Reductions in Germany
The General Director of the German Airports Association (ADV), Ralph Beisel, has warned that a kerosene shortage could result in the cancellation or reduction of a large number of flights in Germany next summer.
In an interview with the German newspaper Welt am Sonntag, Beisel stated that some airports may experience a decrease in operational capacity of up to 10%. This would lead to a decrease in flight frequency or cancellations on several routes, with the possibility of complete route closures on certain itineraries, threatening the travel plans of 20 million passengers.
He emphasized that low-cost airlines would be the most affected. These airlines may be forced to reduce or cancel their connections to several destinations, making the remaining flights less frequent and more expensive.
Similarly, the Executive Director of the International Energy Agency (IEA), Fatih Birol, has warned that Europe may face a depletion of its aviation fuel stocks within approximately six weeks, further exacerbating concerns about the stability of the aviation sector in the coming period.
Key Points:
- A kerosene shortage may lead to flight cancellations and reductions in Germany next summer.
- Some airports may experience a decrease in operational capacity of up to 10%.
- Low-cost airlines may be forced to reduce or cancel their connections to several destinations.
- Europe may face a depletion of its aviation fuel stocks within approximately six weeks.
- The travel plans of 20 million passengers may be threatened.
