Qantas, Jetstar extend cuts to domestic, NZ flights as fuel crisis bites
Qantas and Jetstar are extending cuts to domestic and New Zealand flights due to ongoing fuel supply disruptions and rising costs linked to the Middle East conflict. The airlines are reducing capacity while simultaneously increasing select long-haul routes to Europe in response to strong travel demand. The Australian government has secured emergency fuel shipments to help maintain critical transport operations.
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