Jet Fuel Crisis: Travel Tips for Summer

0:00It's April 24. This is Durham News Today, powered by AI. I'm Corey with the story. Airlines around the world are cancelling flights because jet fuel costs are skyrocketing from the war in the Middle East, messing with supplies right, as summer travel heats up. Earlier this week, Louvthansa announced cuts to 20,000 short haul flights through October, and most of these cancellations come days or weeks, ahead, not last minute like weather issues. Users are scrambling with protections that differ by country strongest in Europe and the UK, where you might get cash compensation plus re-booking. While the US and Canada offer mostly refunds or new seats without extra pay, experts say check your airline app first for options, save all receipts and notices for claims, and don't grab the first re-booking shop around for. Better routes or nearby airports. Fuel shortages are squeezing everyone from carriers to passengers, so set alerts, book direct, fly early in the day, and stay cool with agents too.

1:03Smooth out the chaos ahead.