Ethiopian Airlines has pushed back against reports suggesting it could suspend or reduce domestic flights as jet fuel prices climb amid tensions linked to the Iran conflict. The airline said the claims were inaccurate and insisted operations across its domestic network remain unchanged. In a statement, the carrier reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining nationwide connectivity, describing the impact of the Middle East tensions as temporary and saying no risk mitigation measures have been introduced so far. The response follows a report by Ethiopia Observer, which cited sources as saying the airline was considering suspending short-haul and domestic routes in an…

Ethiopian Airlines may suspend short-haul and domestic routes across its network as part of efforts to cut jet fuel consumption, sources told Ethiopia Observer. Jet fuel prices have doubled since the outbreak of the Iran conflict, prompting the airline to weigh several cost-saving measures, including reducing or halting some domestic operations. The move is being considered ahead of schedule as fuel costs surge and supplies tighten globally, informed sources say. In recent weeks, the airline has also sought to secure fuel directly from Nigeria’s Dangote Refinery as it looks for alternative supply sources. However, sources say the move is unlikely…