The Iran conflict has sorted the airline sector into two groups that were always structurally different but were previously priced as if they were the same. An independent analysis of which carriers have earned their current valuations — and which have not.
AirAsia is suspending ten routes from mid-April through May as fuel costs from the Middle East crisis hit Southeast Asian low-cost carriers. The suspensions reflect the global reach of a fuel shock that is eliminating marginal routes across every region, not just those with direct Gulf exposure.
EASA extended its UAE airspace conflict zone bulletin to April 24 with no changes — European carriers remain grounded on Dubai routes. Lufthansa has cancelled most of today's flights as cabin crew strike across all German airports.
Southwest Airlines exits Chicago O'Hare and Washington Dulles on June 4, ending a five-year experiment at both airports. All 15 O'Hare markets will remain available from Midway. Passengers with affected bookings can rebook free or request a full refund.
Lufthansa expects to cancel 80 to 90 percent of its flights on Friday April 10 as cabin crew union UFO stages a one-day walkout across all German airports. Austrian, SWISS and other Group subsidiaries are unaffected. Passengers can rebook free of charge or request a full refund.