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KLM cancels 160 flights in coming month due to rising fuel costs

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Posted on April 16, 2026

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KLM cancels 160 flights in coming month due to rising fuel costs
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AMSTERDAM, April 16 (Reuters) - Dutch airline KLM on Thursday said it would cancel 160 flights in Europe in the coming month due to rising fuel costs. The Dutch arm of airline group Air France KLM

KLM Cancels 160 European Flights in May Citing Soaring Fuel Prices

KLM Announces Flight Cancellations Amid Rising Fuel Costs

Details of the Cancellations

AMSTERDAM, April 16 (Reuters) - Dutch airline KLM on Thursday said it would cancel 160 flights in Europe in the coming month due to rising fuel costs.

Impact on European Operations

The Dutch arm of airline group Air France KLM said the cancellations affected less than 1% of its total European flights. KLM also said it was not experiencing a shortage of jet fuel.

Reporting and Editorial Information

(Reporting by Bart Meijer, Editing by Charlotte Van Campenhout)

Key Takeaways

  • 160 flights cancelled in Europe, representing less than 1% of KLM’s European service
  • KLM attributes cancellations to sharply rising jet fuel costs, not supply shortages
  • This follows wider industry trends of fare hikes and surcharges amid volatile Middle East geopolitics and jet fuel price spikes

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is KLM cancelling 160 flights in the coming month?
KLM is cancelling 160 European flights due to rising fuel costs.
How many European flights does the cancellation affect?
The cancellations affect less than 1% of KLM's total European flights.
Is KLM experiencing a shortage of jet fuel?
KLM stated it is not experiencing a shortage of jet fuel.
Which airline group does KLM belong to?
KLM is the Dutch arm of the airline group Air France KLM.

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