Source: Fortune.com
Summary
Several airports in Italy, including Bologna, Milan Linate, Treviso, and Venice, have issued advisories of limited fuel supplies due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Fuel restrictions have been introduced, with priority given to medical, state, and long-haul flights. The restrictions are in place from April 2 to April 9. The situation is attributed to limited availability of Air BP Italia’s fuel jet A1. Italian airport operator Save SpA and the country’s civil aviation authority ENAC have downplayed the impact, but Deutsche Lufthansa AG has readied crisis plans, including potentially grounding planes.
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The numbers tell one story. Italy’s airports are feeling the squeeze, with fuel restrictions in place for several days. The restrictions prioritize medical, state, and long-haul flights, while others face limits on fuel supplies. Deutsche Lufthansa AG is preparing for the worst, with plans to ground planes if demand drops and fuel prices escalate. The International Energy Agency warns that the situation may change in the coming weeks if the disruption to Middle East flows continues. The situation is “under control” for now, but the clock is ticking.
Author: Evan Null
