Airlines across Asia are cancelling flights as the Middle East conflict tightens jet fuel supplies and pushes prices higher, Bangkok Post reports.
In Vietnam, Vietnam Airlines has cut 23 domestic flights per week to conserve fuel.
In Myanmar, some domestic flights were suspended in March, and additional capacity reductions have continued into April.
In Malaysia, Batik Air Malaysia has slashed domestic operations by 36 %, describing the cuts as a necessary response to the fuel crisis.
Airlines are also taking other measures to cope with shortages, including carrying extra fuel from home airports, adding refuelling stops on longer routes, and reducing cargo loads. These adjustments help maintain essential services but come at higher operational costs.
The crisis stems from Iran’s closure of the Strait of Hormuz, which cut nearly a fifth of global seaborne jet fuel. Analysts warn that current flight reductions only partially offset the lost supply, suggesting more cancellations may become necessary if the conflict continues.
Passengers in affected countries are already feeling the impact, with airlines prioritising essential routes while non-critical flights are cancelled to manage fuel constraints.
