Lufthansa Cargo Withdraws Freighter Service Citing Soaring Jet Fuel Costs
Lufthansa Cargo is suspending its weekly B777 freighter service between Frankfurt and Aguadilla, Puerto Rico. The airline attributed the decision directly to the dramatic increase in jet fuel prices. This move highlights the intense financial pressure that fuel costs are exerting on air cargo carriers globally. The profitability of certain long-haul routes is being severely challenged, forcing operators to reassess their networks. Lufthansa stated that the route was no longer economically viable under the current cost conditions.
Official Source: https://theloadstar.com/jet-fuel-costs-force-lh-freighter-withdrawal/
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