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Klm Cancels 160 Flights in Coming Month Due to Rising Fuel Costs
Published by Global Banking & Finance Review®
Posted on April 16, 2026
1 min readLast updated: April 16, 2026
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KLM will cancel 160 European flights over the next month—under 1% of its European schedule—citing surging fuel costs. The airline confirmed there is no jet fuel shortage.
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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 about KLM cancels 160 flights in coming month due to rising fuel costs
1Why is KLM cancelling 160 flights in the coming month?
KLM is cancelling 160 European flights due to rising fuel costs.
2How many European flights does the cancellation affect?
The cancellations affect less than 1% of KLM's total European flights.
3Is KLM experiencing a shortage of jet fuel?
KLM stated it is not experiencing a shortage of jet fuel.
4Which airline group does KLM belong to?
KLM is the Dutch arm of the airline group Air France KLM.
