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The son of a Belgian victim of wildfire disputes Spanish officials' accounts of warnings
The son of a Belgian who died in the Spanish wildfires has disputed claims by authorities that his father, and other victims, ignored official advice to 'huddle in place.' He said emergency services had not given them any guidance. Belgian virologist Thomas-Wolf Verdonckt told ? On Saturday, Thomas-Wolf Verdonckt told? Stanislas verdonckt, a 33-year old Belgian man, was one of eight victims found dead by the wildfire in a valley near the Paraje el Curato region where he had lived at the outskirts Bedar. Verdonckt, a Belgian resident, travelled to Spain and spoke with neighbours who survived the fire. Verdonckt claimed that no official told the group the fire was headed their way, or that it was safer to stay home rather than run. "The people who died didn't fail to follow orders, because there were none. He said that no information had been provided. They only fled when the fires were almost upon them. It was their last resort. Local officials and police contacted residents by phone or went door to door to give them instructions on how to safely evacuate or shelter in place depending on the speed of the fire. Angel Collado, Bedar's mayor, urged Stanislas verdonckt and the rest of the group to take shelter. Verdonckt did not receive a response to a request for comment from the Andalusian Regional Government, which is responsible for emergency services, local administration, or the Spanish Civil Guard Police, who were involved in rescue operations. Twelve people, mostly foreigners, like Stanislas verdonckt, and one Spaniard, died in the wildfires that reached Bedar above Los Gallardos. The identities of the victims have not yet been confirmed. Firefighters are still battling to put out the fires. CLOSE ENOUGH FOR FLAMES TO BE TOUCHED Verdonckt reported that a group of neighbours, including his father, tried to leave on a paved street, but were stopped by the flames. They couldn't have gotten through the main road, because they weren't warned beforehand. He said that nobody had warned them of the danger. When they tried to escape, it was too late. The group tried to escape by car on the dead-end dirt road of the neighbours, which runs along a mountainside. He said that when they couldn't make it, the group abandoned their cars to flee on foot. It was not an option. He said that they drove to the end, but when the fires started, some people ran to try and get into the valley. Verdonckt was told by a neighbour who had survived the fire in his house that the flames were close enough to touch the house. Verdonckt stated that his father was a keen photographer and hiker who had lived in the area for many years. He knew the terrain and spoke Spanish. Verdonckt stated that his father discussed the options to protect himself during their final phone call. Verdonckt stated that Stanislas Verdonckt remained calm in "even the most desperate situations". He also went over "plans A, B and c". "My father's one of the most intelligent people I know." He was always analytical and checked boxes. He was checking boxes: 'Can we do this? "," he replied. At that point, they had just minutes left before they would be engulfed by the fire and trapped. (Editing by Cynthia Osterman).
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UKMTO says crew abandon container ship near Oman after fire onboard
According to the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations agency, on Sunday, the crew of a container ship abandoned it after military authorities reported that there had been a fire caused by a 'damage in its rear near 'Oman. The UKMTO had earlier reported that it received a report about an incident which occurred nine nautical miles (16,7?km?) east of Oman. In a new advisory, the agency said that it was informed by the military authorities and?the vessel's security officer, that the crew abandoned the vessel, and are presently in a?lifeboat. The authorities are?continuing their investigation. The U.S. launched a new wave of strikes on Iran Sunday after the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps' (IRGC) forces targeted a container ship flying the flag of Cyprus transiting through Strait of Hormuz. The?U.S. reported that "a civilian crew member is missing, and the vessel cannot continue its journey due to significant engine room damage and an onboard fire." Central Command released a statement on X. Iran's IRGC Navy said earlier on a Sunday that it had struck a vessel which had "jeopardized Maritime Security by switching off their?systems". This vessel, along with other vessels, had attempted to transit? through an unauthorized route despite being warned to correct its direction.
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Six dead and dozens injured as Russia attacks Ukraine with drones, missiles
Officials said that Russia carried out missile and drone strikes on Ukraine on Saturday. Six people were killed and dozens injured. Kyiv was waiting for a supply of air defence ammunition due to a shortage. Authorities reported that two glide bombs struck a crowded area of the northern city Sumy and killed four people. They also injured 17 others. The bombs were aimed at a bus stop. Pictures showed a yellow bus that had one side ripped off. A missile strike earlier that day on Odesa in southern Ukraine killed two people and injured another. Meanwhile, a drone struck a civilian enterprise in Kharkiv in eastern Ukraine, injuring seven. In the meantime, eleven people were wounded in Kyiv, Ukraine's capital, during an attack overnight that involved drones, ballistic missiles, and cruise-missiles. Volodymyr Zelenskiy, President of Ukraine, said that the attacks in Kyiv had already affected the city's infrastructure before an air raid alert was sent. "Our defenders were able to take out most of the targets but not the missiles." He reiterated his call to Ukraine's NATO allies for them to deliver quickly the support packages agreed on at the NATO Summit this week. Ukraine's air force reported on Saturday morning that Russia had launched 121 drones and six cruise missiles as part of the attacks overnight, including those against Kyiv. The Pentagon said that it had shot down at least two cruise-missiles and 111 drones. UKRAINE REQUESTS SUPPLIES FROM ALLIES In the last month, Ukraine has had a difficult time destroying ballistic missiles that travel at speeds several times faster than sound. The Ukrainian government has asked allies to increase their supplies of these munitions. It has also encouraged Europe to collaborate with Kyiv in developing its own anti-ballistic system. The U.S. president Donald Trump announced this week that Ukraine would be given a license to manufacture its own Patriot missiles. Zelenskiy, after Saturday's attack called for these projects to be moved "as quickly as possible". In recent weeks, Russia has intensified its attacks against the capital. In the last month, more than 60 people have been killed in attacks on Kyiv. Kyiv has, in turn pressed Russia's military logistic in the occupied south of Ukraine. It aims to rob Russian forces from fuel and munitions through strikes on trucks and vessels far behind the frontlines. Robert Brovdi, the chief of Ukraine's drone force, said that his units struck 21 fuel-tanker vessels overnight in the Sea?of Azov, along with seven other cargo ships and support vessels, bringing the number of vessels hit this?week up to 76. Zelenskiy said that the goal of the drone campaign was to bring Russia to a negotiating table. Vladimir Putin, however, has not publicly indicated a willingness to soften his position. Russian authorities announced on Saturday that one person was killed by a drone attack on four vessels in the?Taganrog Bay, on the Sea of Azuv. This included a tanker transporting methanol. Following drone attacks, two fuel depots as well as the Taganrog port caught fire on Friday. The Russian Defence Ministry reported that air defence units in Russia had shot down a total 178 Ukrainian drones overnight over different regions. (Reporting and editing by William Mallard in Kyiv, Tomaszjanowski, Barbara Lewis, Joe Bavier, and Max Hunder)
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Floods in Bangladesh leave 44 dead and over a half million homeless
At least 44 people have been killed by floods and landslides in southeastern Bangladesh as a result of monsoon rains that lasted for days. Authorities raced to provide aid on Saturday. The Disaster Management Ministry said that on Saturday, flooding in seven districts -- Chattogram (Cox's Bazar), Bandarban (Rangamati), Khagrachhari (Moulvibazar), Moulvibazar, and Habiganj - had disrupted everyday life, stranded thousands of families and isolated 267,918 homes. Rescue and relief efforts have been slowed by power outages, damaged roadways and broken communication links. Many residents were unable to cook as flood waters submerged their homes. Others are still struggling with thick layers of mud covering kitchens and living areas. We have no electricity and there is no water in our house. We have run out of dry food and spend the nights with our children in darkness because we don't have electricity. Thousands of families rely on emergency relief and dry food, such as flattened or puffed-up rice or biscuits. Aid workers have found it difficult to reach the worst-hit areas due to washed-out roads and bridge damage. As authorities intensify their relief efforts, army and navy personnel are transporting food, drinking-water, medicines, and other essential supplies by boat to remote communities. The government is doing all it can to help flood victims. "We are distributing relief, drinking water and medical supplies, and we encourage people who have lost their homes to move to the nearest shelter," said Disaster Management and Relief minister Iqbal Hossain during a trip to Chattogram. Heavy rains also caused landslides to occur in Rohingya camps in Cox's Bazar this week. 16 people, including women, children, and refugees were killed. In the camps, more than a million Rohingya live. The makeshift shelters built on steep, deforested hillsides are particularly vulnerable to flooding during monsoon. Bangladesh is one the most disaster-prone nations in the world, as monsoon season rains are responsible for regular floods, erosion of rivers and landslides. Scientists claim climate change increases extreme rainfall, increasing the severity and scale of disasters. (Reporting and editing by Ruma Bavier; Ruma Paul)
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Businessman suspected of falsifying deeds after selling land to Kushner Resort in Albania
The country's organized crime-fighting agency revealed in case files reviewed by that a Miami-based Miami businessman was wanted in Albania for allegedly laundering drugs money. He is suspected of fabricating the deeds on land where Jared Kushner plans to build a multibillion-dollar resort. Kujtim Kakrani, the lawyer of Artur Shehu denies any accusations made against him. He confirmed that Albanian prosecutors issued a warrant for Shehu to be arrested for money laundering for drug gangs. The case files accuse Shehu and his associates of trafficking South American cocain into European ports and laundering funds by using them to create a real estate business, which included falsifying land ownership documents. "None of the allegations made about Mr. Artur Shehu are true. Cakrani stated that Shehu is not a drug dealer or a forger. "Mr Shehu knows of the accusations made by the Albanian prosecutor." He is not concerned by these allegations because he believes that the truth differs from what the Albanian prosecution claims. The U.S. Justice Department declined to comment if it received any requests from Albania to find or detain Shehu. Shehu sold in April the planned resort's strip of pristine Albanian coast to Albania Land Development. This company is owned by Sazan Real Estate Development, the project developers who are backed by Kushner, and other investors. Prosecutors wrote in case files that "reasonable suspicions" were formed based on the evidence that the assets mentioned above had been acquired by using forged documents. No allegations of wrongdoing are made in the files against Donald Trump's daughter-in-law Kushner or any other investor involved in the project. No evidence was found that any of the investors knew about any suspicions regarding Shehu before they purchased land from him. When asked about the allegations made against Shehu, a spokesperson from Sazan Real Estate Development said that the company did not respond to them but believed the land acquisitions had been legitimate. Albania Land Development has not responded to any requests for comment. A spokesperson for?Kushner refused to comment on this story. Sazan confirmed that Kushner was an investor in this project. However, Sazan did not reveal the exact nature or extent of Kushner's investment. DISPUTED PROJECTS ON PRISTINE LAND The claim that the deeds were falsified adds another obstacle to a project that is already facing protests from?allegations it threatens wildlife. Residents of Zvernec, a village near the project, have been fighting Shehu in court for more than 10 years. Last month, 12 of them presented title deeds or tax records which they claimed proved that they were the legal owners of the property. Kostandin Beko, their lawyer, stated that the case was still open and they planned to ask a court to stop the resort project. Albania, once one the poorest, most isolated countries of Europe, is now a EU candidate and experiencing a construction boom along the last unspoiled coast of Europe on the Adriatic Sea. The Kushner resort will be built along a stretch with wild beaches, forests and a wetlands that is home to sea turtles. The flamingos have become a symbol for those who oppose the project. They call their protests "the Flamingo Revolution". Ivanka Trump, Kushner's spouse, has stated that she and Kushner came up with the idea of the resort after they saw the coast years ago from a boat. Kushner revealed the plans in 2024 on social media, with an artist's rendition showing the land covered by a hotel, villas and pools, as well as jetties for yachts. He hasn't publicly revealed how much he invested. Albanian government strongly supports the plans, and claims that the protests were staged by political opponents. Edi Rama, the Prime Minister of Albania, said last month that this was a beautiful project and it would proceed regardless. A government spokesperson responded that it would not interfere in private transactions but said that the project was being carried out in accordance with Albanian and EU law. Brussels had previously urged Albania, as an EU candidate, to adhere to EU environmental regulations in relation to the project. The spokesperson of the EU's executive Commission declined to comment on this story. ALBANIAN PROSECUTORS STEP INSIDE The case files against Shehu have been prepared by Albania’s Special Structure Against Corruption and Organised Crime (SPAK), which was set up in 2019. Its investigators and prosecutors are independent from the regular police and prosecutor service. The 200-page files have not been released. A spokesperson confirmed the investigation of the SPAK but refused to elaborate further. The files date from June 12, 2026. SPAK announced publicly on the same day arrest warrants against 20 people accused of trafficking in narcotics, and laundering money from that trade. The arrest warrants do not identify the suspects by name but only by initials. This is in accordance with the standard practice of Albania, where suspects are never publicly identified before being charged. The initials on the arrest warrants correspond to the full name of the people described in the case file, including one suspect who is identified as "A.Sh." Shehu's attorney Cakrani confirmed that Shehu is a target. He said that he wasn't concerned about the arrest warrant because it was "widely known" that Albanian prosecutors worked under the influence politicians and businessmen. SPAK has yet to confirm if any of the suspects have been arrested or charged. The Albanians living in Miami SPAK documents state that Shehu sold the land for the project of the resort for approximately EUR110 million. It claims to have frozen the funds in the account a notary so they could not reach Shehu. SPAK stated in its files that Shehu, and his associates, "purchased property using illegally acquired funds and forging ownership documents by creating fake property titles or artificially enlarging properties." The properties were transferred or traded so that they could not be easily traced by authorities. A spokesperson from Sazan Real Estate said: "We still believe that the land acquisitions in question were done lawfully and according to applicable procedures." We will always respect any legal process and cooperate as needed. The spokesperson did not respond to my question about why Shehu's land acquisitions are legal, despite the allegations made by the prosecutors. Shehu’s lawyer Cakrani told Shehu that Shehu’s family owned the land from the Ottoman Empire, more than 100 year ago, and had sold it lawfully to the investors. Cakrani described Shehu, a good citizen who sought asylum in the United States after "criminal groups" had killed his brother in front of him in 1998. This account could not be independently verified. Reporting by Fatos bytyci, Edward McAllister, Timour Azhari in Dubai, Amina lsmail in Brussels, and Andrew Goudsward, Washington. Writing by Edward McAllister, Editing by Peter Graff.
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Taiwan evacuates thousands as Typhoon Bavi hits Japan's southern islands
On Saturday, Typhoon Bavi pounded?Japan’s?southern Sakishima Island chain with heavy rainfall and violent winds as it headed toward Taiwan. Authorities warned of the dangers of flooding and landslides. Ishigaki Island, a part of Okinawa Prefecture, was strewn with debris, and only a few vehicles braved the rain and gale. The strong currents in a harbour were caused by the storm's strong winds, which reached a maximum sustained speed of 144 km/h (90mph) near the centre. Authorities warned of gusts up to 198 km/h. All Saturday, flights and ferry services in Ishigaki - a popular tourist spot - were suspended. More than 24,000 Okinawa households lost power and?345 airlines cancelled flights. Taiwan's government evacuated 14,000 people from mountainous areas, as the island was shut down for the approaching Bavi. Although Bavi is not expected to land on Taiwan, the government has taken precautions in order to prevent deaths, as forecasts call for rain of upto 3 feet (1 meter) in certain areas. All 280 domestic flights and 920 international flights were cancelled, and most of the people evacuated lived in the North and East. Most cities and counties in Taiwan have declared Saturday a Typhoon Holiday. This means that any offices or schools open over the weekend will be closed. The main north-south rail line was open, but with a reduced service. Some people were still on the streets despite the wind and rain in the downtown area of the capital Taipei. Yeh Maohsiung (68), a Taipei resident, said, "It's okay, it's nothing serious." He was out walking his dog in the morning. "It's only a little more wind." In Beitou, a neighbourhood of Taipei in the foothills surrounding the mountains, gusts up to 60 mph (100 kph) knocked trees down and swollen rivers. Bavi will hit Wenzhou in eastern China, a city with a population of?10,000,000, on Sunday morning. Chen Qiuqin in her 60s walked to her parents home through steady rain to prepare them for the approaching typhoon. "I was worried about the flowerpots that were on my mother's balcony, so I will help move them in." She said, "I was worried because my parents are both old and home alone. I didn't feel at ease." Reporting by Joseph Campbell, Angie Teo, Yimou Le in Taipei and Go Nakamura in Wenzhou. Additional reporting by Ella Cao and Go Nakamura in Wenzhou. Writing by Ben Blanchard & Chang-Ran Kim. Editing by Kim Coghill & William Mallard.
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Bahamas grounds Flamingo Air after 10 die in plane crash
The Bahamas' Prime Minister,?Philip Davis, said that 10 people were killed after an aircraft crashed on one of the Caribbean country's islands. Davis stated during a news conference that "once again, tragedy has marked a chapter of our nation's history." "Today was a celebration, but it has now become a mourning day." According to the Bahamian Aviation Accident Investigation Authority, the crash occurred at around 1:00 pm EDT, after the Cessna 402. took off from Lynden Pindling International Airport on its way to San Andros Airport. The authority stated that the aircraft "reportedly experienced difficulties" before it crashed into bushes. Shanta knowles, the police commissioner, said that there were nine passengers on board and one pilot. She said that one person survived at first but died later. Flamingo Air is a Bahamas-based carrier that operated the flight. The Ministry of Transport has suspended the airline’s air operator's certificate as a "precautionary safety measure." Flamingo?didn't immediately respond to an inquiry for comment. However, they told local media that "at this time, the details are?being gathered and we are committed?to cooperating with relevant authorities." (Reporting and editing by Jasper Ward, Washington)
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Michigan Republican: New US-Canada bridge will open soon
After talks about the financial arrangements, the?new bridge? connecting Detroit to Windsor, Ontario is expected to open soon, according a Michigan Republican. The Gordie Howe Bridge was scheduled to open in early June, after U.S. president Donald Trump threatened to close it in February due concerns over the deal. Michigan Republican Senate Candidate Mike Rogers stated Friday on WJR radio he spoke to U.S. Commerce Sec. Howard Lutnick, who informed him that the administration has reached a deal which will be?announced within the next few days in order to allow the bridge's opening to occur soon. Sources confirmed that a deal was reached and that the U.S. would get 50% of the toll revenue. They also said that they could veto any toll increase that exceeds 10%. Early June was planned as the date for a formal ribbon cutting. Mark Carney, the Canadian Prime Minister, said that Canada had agreed to defer the opening of its doors at the request from the Trump administration. Carney stated that "we agreed to delay the opening in order to take the time necessary to resolve outstanding questions." In February, Trump cited Canada’s refusal to sell some U.S. alcohol products in Canadian stores, Canada’s tariffs on milk products and Canada’s trade negotiations with China as reasons why he may not allow the bridge's opening. Matthew Moroun is the owner of the Ambassador Bridge, which connects Detroit to Windsor. He met Lutnick in February and had given $1 million weeks earlier to a Trump-aligned PAC. Canada funded the construction of the bridge in 2018 because the U.S. refused. Tolls were supposed to cover the costs over 30 years. It is unclear how the revenue split will affect the repayment schedule. The new bridge is expected to ease the truck traffic on the Ambassador Bridge, which leads into Detroit. Detroit is the largest port of entry for commercial trucks on the U.S. Canada border, with a value of $126 billion in 2023. According to a University of Windsor report, it will save truckers $2.3billion over the next 30 years. Trump has issued a number of threats towards Canada during his second term, and has dramatically increased tariffs against the U.S. neighbor to the north. Trump hinted last month that he may not renew the free trade agreement with Mexico and Canada. (Reporting and editing by Alistair Bell; David Shepardson)
Fuel costs are increasing, so airlines are reducing their prices and cutting back on their outlook.
The U.S. and Israeli war against Iran, which has pushed up jet fuel prices, has shook the aviation industry around the world. Airlines have been forced to increase fares and revise financial forecasts.
In recent weeks, jet fuel prices have increased from $85-$90 per barrel up to $150-$200 per barrel. This is a major financial blow to an industry that relies on fuel for as much as a quarter of its operating costs.
Here is an alphabetical list of the ways airlines are responding to this issue:
AEGEAN AIRLINES
The Greek airline anticipates that the suspension of Middle East flights, as well as a spike in fuel costs, will have "a significant impact" on their first-quarter earnings.
AIRASIA
Malaysian Airlines executives announced that the company has cut 10% of its flights in the group and imposed a fuel surcharge of around 20%.
AIR CANADA
The Canadian largest airline plans to reduce four of its daily flights to New York because of higher fuel prices. From June 1, 2026, the four flights to JFK International Airport to be cut will no longer operate.
AIR FRANCE-KLM
The airline group?said that it planned to raise long-haul ticket price to address rising fuel costs. Cabin fares are set to increase by 50 euros ($59).
The Dutch arm of the group,?KLM, announced on April 16 that it would cancel 160 flights across Europe in the next month due to rising fuel prices.
AIR INDIA
The Indian airline said that it will change its fuel surcharge system from a flat surcharge for domestic flights to one based on distance. The Indian carrier said that surcharges for international routes do not compensate the steep rise in fuel costs.
AIR NEW ZEALAND
On April 7, the airline announced that it would cut flights in May and June, and raise fares. It was one of the first airlines to announce a large increase in ticket prices after the conflict erupted. The airline also suspended its earnings forecast for the full year due to volatility in the fuel markets.
AKASA AIR
Akasa Airlines, based in India, announced that it would be introducing fuel surcharges ranging from 199 to 1,300 Indian Rupees ($2 - $14) for domestic and international flights.
ALASKA AIR
The airline retracted its profit forecast for the full year and warned that margins would be severely impacted by the sharp increase in fuel prices. It has also reduced capacity in certain markets.
AMERICAN AIRLINES
The U.S. carrier announced that it would increase the fees for checked baggage by $10 for each of the first two bags, and $150 for the third bag on short-haul and domestic flights. The airline also reduced certain benefits for passengers in economy class.
ASIANA AIRLINES
Newsis reported that the?South Korean airline would cut 22 flights from April to July due fuel price increases.
CATHAY PACIFIC
A term sheet reviewed on April 22 showed that the airline group intends to issue Hong Kong dollar fixed rate notes of three years' maturity with an initial price guide in the area of 4.1%.
CEBU AIR
The Philippines-based carrier said that the sharp increase in fuel prices is a major concern. It will continue to review pricing and network strategies and try to minimize the impact.
CHINA EASTERN EXPRESS AIRLINES
Air China said that it would increase fuel surcharges on domestic flights starting April 5. Flights of less than 800 km will be charged a surcharge of 60 yuan, and flights above 800 km will be charged a surcharge 120 yuan.
DELTA AIR LINES
Delta announced that it would reduce capacity by 3.5 percentage points compared to its original plan, and increase fees for checked baggage?to offset the rising costs of jet fuel. The increase will be $10 for first and second bags and $50 on third bags.
The U.S. carrier pulled all planned growth in capacity for the current quarter, and forecast profits below Wall Street expectations.
EASYJET
EasyJet has warned that it will suffer a larger half-year loss before tax of between 540 and 560 millions pounds ($730 and $757million), which includes 25 million pounds of extra fuel costs for March.
FRONTIER AÉRIENS
Fuel prices have risen'significantly' since the airline issued its outlook.
GREATER BAY Airlines
The Hong Kong-based firm said that it will increase fuel surcharges for most routes on April 1, but keep them the same on routes to mainland China and Japan.
HONG KONG Airlines
Air China said that it will increase fuel surcharges up to 35% on flights between Hong Kong, the Maldives, Bangladesh and Nepal. The most dramatic increases are expected to occur for flights between Hong Kong, the Maldives and Nepal where the charges will rise from HK$284 to HK$384 (49 dollars).
British Airways' owner IAG stated in March that it did not intend to increase ticket price immediately as it had hedged a large amount of fuel for the short to medium term.
INDIGO
India's largest airline announced that it will introduce fuel charges for domestic and international flights starting March 14. The charge for flights into the Middle East is 900 rupees and for flights into Europe, 2,300 rupees.
JETBLUE Aiways Joanna Geraghty is the CEO of this low-cost airline based in the United States. She told her employees, via a memo, that she would not be considering bankruptcy for the year 2012, despite the fact that rising jet fuel prices threaten the financial recovery. According to a SEC filing, the company has entered into a debt financing agreement worth $500 million.
Sources with knowledge on the subject have confirmed that KOREAN will be entering emergency management mode in April as oil prices continue to rise.
LUFTHANSA
The airline group announced that 20,000 short-haul flight would be removed from the schedule until October. This is equivalent to 40,000 metric tonnes of jet fuel. The German company had previously announced that it would be grounding 27 aircraft servicing its CityLine short-haul subsidiary earlier than expected.
PAKISTAN INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS
Fuel surcharges are cited as the reason for raising domestic flight prices by $20, and international flights by up to $100.
QANTAS AIRWAYS Qantas, Australia's national airline, has delayed a planned A$150m ($107m) buyback. It also increased its fuel estimate for the second half 2026 from A$2.5bn to A$3.1bn-A$3.3bn.
Scandinavian Airlines announced that it would cancel 1,00 flights in April due to high jet fuel and oil prices. In March, the airline had cancelled "couples of hundred" flights.
SPIRIT AIRLINES
Air Current reported that people familiar with the situation said the U.S. low cost carrier requested hundreds of millions in emergency funding from the Trump administration to offset the rising fuel prices and prevent a potential liquidation.
SPRING AIRLINES
Budget Chinese airline announced that it will increase fuel surcharges for domestic flights starting April 5. Details to be announced in due course.
SOUTHWEST SOUTHWEST SOUTHWEST SOUTHWEST SOUTHWEST SOUTHWEST SOUTHWAST AIRLINES
The American carrier announced that it would increase checked baggage fees for the first and second bags by $10 each, or $45 for first bag and $55 second.
The Portuguese airline claimed that its price increases would partially offset the impact of fuel prices changes on its revenues.
THAI AIRWAYS
The Thailand-based airline said that it would increase fares between 10% and 15% in order to combat rising fuel prices.
The European airline, tour operator and travel agency?cut their full-year profit forecast and suspended revenue guidance. They said they had incurred an additional cost of?about forty million euros due to the March war, including repatriation and operational disruptions.
TURKISH AIRLINES LUFTHANSA
SunExpress is a joint venture of Turkish Airlines and Lufthansa. It announced that it would be imposing a temporary fuel charge of 10 euros per person on routes between Turkey, Europe and the Middle East, starting May 1. The fuel surcharge will be applied to all bookings made after April 1, for departures after May 1.
Turkish Airlines announced on April 10, that it would not be distributing any dividends from its net profit for 2025, instead choosing to keep earnings and preserve cash.
T'WAY AIR
As part of the measures taken to combat the effects of war, the South Korean low-cost airline said that it would furlough cabin crew in May and/or June without pay.
UNITED AIRLINES UNITED AIRLINES forecast second-quarter profits and a full-year profit below Wall Street expectations. The airline said that it would recover only 40-50% through fares and revenue measures during the second quarter. This figure was expected to improve to 70-80% by the third quarter and up to 85-100% in the fourth. Chicago-based airline United Airlines announced previously that it would cut unprofitable flights in the coming quarters, and increase the first and second checked baggage fees by $10. This applies to customers traveling within the U.S.A., Mexico Canada, and Latin America.
VIETJET
Vietnamese budget airline has said that it has adjusted flight frequencies on certain routes due to possible fuel shortages.
VIETNAM Airline
Vietnam's Aviation Authority announced that the carrier will cancel 23 flights per week on domestic routes starting in April after it requested assistance from the government to remove an environment tax on jet fuel.
VIRGIN ATLANTIC
Corneel Kster, the CEO of the airline, told The Financial Times that despite adding fuel surcharges on fares this year it will struggle to achieve profitability.
VIRGIN AUSTRALIA Virgin Australia has said that it expects an increase of jet fuel costs of between A$30 and A$40 million in the second half of the fiscal year. It also anticipates a 1% decrease in capacity for the fourth quarter.
VOLOTEA
The Spanish low cost airline has introduced a new pricing strategy that links ticket prices with fuel costs. This could add an additional surcharge after purchase of up to fourteen euros per passenger per flight.
The Globe and Mail reported that WESTJET, a Canadian airline, has reduced its seat capacity in June. The Canadian Press reported previously that the airline would add C$60 ($44.50) to certain bookings, and combine flights due to rising costs.
(source: Reuters)