The cost of jet fuel has doubled since the Middle East war led to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, delivering a major blow to global aviation that some experts have called an “unprecedented crisis.” Several airlines have slashed service, including the following: Transat: The parent company of Montreal-based Air Transat announced a six per cent capacity cut, reducing the frequency on some routes to Europe and the Caribbean. It also extended a suspension of service to Cuba until October. Air Canada: Canada’s largest carrier has suspended six routes. Domestic International Transborder WestJet: The Calgary-based carrier is consolidating flights on lower demand routes and adjusting the summer travel offering. Lufthansa: The German airline is cancelling 20,000 short-haul flights in Europe, leading to jet fuel savings of more than 40,000 metric tons. Routes that have been cancelled include:
