Passengers faced travel disruptions as a significant number of flights were canceled by four major airlines, leading to delays and chaos. Nearly 500 flights were affected across airports in Asia by Capital Airlines, Garuda Indonesia, China Eastern Airlines, and Pakistan International Airlines. The airlines collectively canceled 23 flights, causing issues such as missed connections and lengthy disruptions for travelers. Overcrowded waiting areas and long queues were reported at Shanghai and Beijing airports.

Meanwhile, Aer Lingus is anticipated to cancel approximately 500 flights due to mandatory aircraft maintenance. The airline assured that most affected customers would be accommodated on same-day services. In a separate development, Ryanair’s CEO warned of potential flight cancellations during the summer due to rising jet fuel costs.

In response to jet fuel shortages driven by the conflict in Iran, Air Canada will suspend services to New York’s JFK International Airport over the summer. Flights from Toronto and Montreal to JFK will halt on June 1 and resume on October 25, while services to LaGuardia and Newark airports will continue as usual. Air Canada plans to offer alternative travel options to affected customers during the suspension period.

The airline industry is making schedule adjustments due to the doubling of jet fuel prices since the Iran conflict began, impacting the economic viability of certain routes and flights. Airlines are adapting to these challenges to ensure operational efficiency amid the changing market conditions.