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Jet Fuel Shortage Deepens Pressure On Global Airlines
Jet Fuel Shortage Deepens Pressure On Global Airlines
Via City AM,
Heathrow’s April passenger numbers fell 5% to 6.7 million, with Middle East traffic down 50%.
Transfer traffic rose 10% as travellers rerouted through Heathrow to Asia and Oceania.
Airlines are facing mounting pressure from jet fuel shortages and higher oil prices.
Fewer passengers were heading to Heathrow Airport in April as the war in the Middle East keeps travellers grounded.
Passenger numbers at Europe’s biggest airport fell by five per cent in April to 6.7m with the blame being attributed to the “ongoing impact of the...
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