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Barcelona Airport Maintains Summer Schedule Despite Fuel Uncertainty

The management of El Prat airport assures no planned reductions, while Brussels rules out a massive fuel shortage.

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Barcelona Airport has confirmed that its summer season schedule remains unchanged, despite global concerns over fuel supply and escalating prices.

The management of El Prat airport has assured that, for now, no flight reductions are on the table, despite the conflict situation in Iran. Airlines have not reported problems to Aena, but the entity is already considering creating a working group if the crisis prolongs.
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"At this moment, we do not have a situation of concern."

the head of El Prat's cabinet
From Brussels, the European Commission has also issued a message of calm, ruling out an immediate risk of massive flight suspensions due to fuel shortages. According to a community spokesperson, there are no indications of a systemic shortage that could lead to widespread cancellations, and the situation is being closely monitored with the International Energy Agency and the sector.
This stance contrasts with warnings from the International Air Transport Association (IATA), which anticipates possible flight cancellations in Europe by the end of May due to fuel scarcity, a situation already visible in Asia. The IEA has also warned about supply problems in Europe in the coming weeks due to the crisis in the Middle East, as the Asian region supplied 75% of the continent's net jet fuel imports.
Given the rise in fuel prices, which have reached 150-200 euros per barrel, several airlines have already announced measures. Companies like Air France-KLM have warned of an increase in long-haul ticket prices, and the Dutch branch, KLM, will cancel 160 flights in Europe in May. Even low-cost airlines like EasyJet anticipate more expensive tickets towards the end of summer, once current fuel hedges expire.
US airlines are also adapting to the situation. A major company anticipates a 400 million dollar increase in expenses during the first half of the year and has already announced an increase in baggage fees. Another large airline will reduce its capacity by 3.5% and increase fees for checked luggage. Asian airlines such as Cathay Pacific and China Eastern Airlines also foresee price increases.
Despite this context, El Prat airport has added a new intercontinental connection. A US airline has launched a daily route between Barcelona and Boston, bringing the airport's number of intercontinental routes to 60. This connection is also offered by other companies, although one of them, based in Viladecans, will reduce flights to Boston and other destinations due to engine supply problems, not the fuel crisis.

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