中東情勢の不安定化による燃料価格の高騰を受け、韓国の格安航空会社（LCC）が国際線の往復便を計約900便減便し、無給休暇制度を導入している。
韓国の格安航空会社（LCC）は、米国とイランの対立に伴う航空燃料価格の急騰を受け、国際線の往復便を約900便削減し、無給休暇制度を導入した。
チェジュ航空は、バンコク、シンガポール、ダナン、フーコックを結ぶ路線で5月と6月の計187便を運休した。ジンエアーはグアムおよびフーコック線で5月末までの176便を運休する。ティーウェイ航空とエアロKは客室乗務員や全職員を対象に無給休暇の申請を受け付けており、チェジュ航空も来月から同制度を開始する予定である。
各社は短距離の中国路線へシフトしており、パラタ航空とイースター航空が深セン、成都、アモイへの新規路線を確保した。業界関係者は、ほとんどのLCCが第2四半期に赤字を計上し、損失額は合計で2447億ウォンに達するとの見通しを示している。
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Global airlines are increasing ticket prices as jet fuel costs soar due to the US-Israel conflict with Iran. Airspace closures in the region are forcing reroutes and cancellations, exacerbating the disruptions. Oil prices have fluctuated sharply, impacting carriers worldwide.
Air travel in South Korea experienced significant disruptions as Korean Air and Philippine Airlines cancelled seven flights from Incheon International Airport and Jeju International Airport. The cancellations affected routes to New York, Boston, Manila, Cheongju, and Yeosu, impacting both international and domestic passengers. These events occurred across multiple days in late February 2026.
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Brazilian airlines have suspended more than 2,000 flights scheduled for May amid surging aviation kerosene prices, cutting daily seat supply by about 10,000. The cancellations hit less profitable routes hardest in states such as Amazonas, Pernambuco, Goiás, and Pará. Industry leaders warn of broader adjustments if costs keep rising.
The US-Israel-Iran war starting February 28, 2026, has caused over 37,000 flight cancellations in the Middle East through March 8, alongside airspace closures, nearly $1 billion in aviation losses, and oil prices up over 15%. Airlines including Qatar Airways, Emirates, and Etihad are resuming limited schedules, while Air India adds extra flights amid surging airfares and battered stocks.
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Direct flights from Dubai to Incheon resumed on March 6 amid the U.S. and Israel's airstrikes on Iran, stranding hundreds of thousands in the Middle East. The South Korean government is supporting the return of around 3,000 nationals stuck in the UAE through commercial and chartered flights. This development raises hopes for stranded Korean tourists to come home.
As the Middle East conflict enters its fifth day since US-Israeli strikes on Iran began on February 28, 2026, airlines have now canceled over 15,000 flights worldwide to the region, stranding tens of thousands. Building on earlier disruptions exceeding 21,000 cancellations at key Gulf hubs, new safe air corridors are opening while most airlines extend suspensions.
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Greater Bay Airlines announced on Friday that it will raise fuel surcharges on various routes effective March 18 due to surging fuel costs. The move aligns with similar hikes by Hong Kong rivals like Cathay Pacific, primarily affecting international flights to Hong Kong.