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Private Jet CEO Disputes Jet Fuel Shortage Claims Amid Flight Cuts
Raiff says he sees no jet fuel shortage and blames price-gouging at private terminals as airlines cut flights and add surcharges.
- TUI Group CFO Mathias Kiep told The Independent on Wednesday that the airline expects no jet-fuel shortages for the next 10 weeks, assuring passengers that peak summer flight schedules will proceed as planned.
- Global jet fuel supply concerns emerged after Iran effectively blocked the Strait of Hormuz in February, locking away more than 20% of the world's oil supply and forcing airlines to grapple with doubled fuel costs.
- Rising costs recently pushed Spirit Airlines into collapse on May 2, while other carriers implemented fare increases and baggage fee hikes, including charges up to $200 for third checked bags, to manage surging expenses.
- Across the globe, airlines have cut 13,000 flights in May, affecting 2 million seats, as Lufthansa and WestJet prune unprofitable routes to navigate volatile fuel markets and maintain operational stability.
- If the Iran conflict persists until October, industry analysts warn that competition between home heating oil and jet fuel production could create further shortages and pressure air travel capacity later this year.
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The airplane fuel shortage is a myth propagated by airlines who want to cancel unprofitable flights, says private jet CEO
"Those stories are largely politically driven by governmental authorities who are trying to pressure an end to the war," says Elevate Jet CEO Greg Raiff.
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The Middle East war pushes kerosene prices up noticeably. A recent evaluation shows which airlines are signaling stability and where they might shorten if necessary.
·Berlin, Germany
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