Ethiopian Airlines weighs domestic flight cuts amid soaring jet fuel costs
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…
8 May 09:40 · Ethiopia Observer