EasyJet Warns: Fuel Shortages Could Ground Thousands of Flights

0:00On April 20th, a top easy jet exec just dropped a warning that fuel shortages could hit airlines hard in three to four weeks, thanks to skyrocketing. Oil prices from the Middle East War, no one's dodging this bullet, he says, with thousands of flights at risk of getting scrapped worldwide. Earlier this month, easy jet CEO urged folks to book trips now before prices explode if oil stays high. Just back that up, noting even if the conflict ends tomorrow, supply chains won't flip back overnight. Jet fuel needs time to flow again. Travelers are feeling the heat already, with fares likely jumping on short haul spots like the Mediterranean. Aviation pros predict the worst if this drag 6-8 weeks, tens of thousands of flights canceled, hitting smaller airports and new routes. First, maybe even sparking an airline crisis. Multiple carriers are slashing schedules right now. Irish airline, AirLingus, cutting over 500 flights, including transatlantic runs to Seattle

1:00and Toronto. Germany's Lufthansa city line suspends ops soon over fuel costs and labor beefs, while KLM acts as 160 flights next month. British airways, Virgin Atlantic, and others are trimming too. Airlines are huddling with suppliers and governments to watch this unfold, but for now, grab those tickets early or brace for higher costs and empty. It's across the board.