Alex Macheras

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Aviation analyst covering global airlines, fleets, and commercial aviation trends.

Italy Rations Jet Fuel, Cuts Short‑Haul Flights
SocialApr 4, 2026

Italy Rations Jet Fuel, Cuts Short‑Haul Flights

As I highlighted last week, the jet fuel shortage crisis is already here. Jet fuel rationing in Italy has been declared — priority will be given to flights for medical purposes, government, and long haul. Airlines were told that short...

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Airlines Scramble as Jet Fuel Scarcity Hits Markets
SocialApr 2, 2026

Airlines Scramble as Jet Fuel Scarcity Hits Markets

New Episode: For aviation, a “No Jet Fuel Left” reality is around the corner in several markets, as airlines try to outbid each other for the little Jet A-1 fuel remaining. 🛢️ Here’s what’s happening 👇🏽🎧 #OnAir (available on all...

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Pakistan Alerts Jet Fuel Shortage
SocialMar 31, 2026

Pakistan Alerts Jet Fuel Shortage

Pakistan & jet fuel crisis: Tonight, Pakistan has issued a NOTAM warning of ‘disruption in supply chain of jet fuel’ and advises airlines to carry maximum fuel from origin & to avoid refuelling in Pakistan 🛢️👇🏽 https://t.co/XoKrzwpziG

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Airlines Split on Jet Fuel Shortage Outlook
SocialMar 31, 2026

Airlines Split on Jet Fuel Shortage Outlook

In Europe… - Air France-KLM CEO: "drawing up scenarios" on jet fuel shortage, airports in SE Asia considered at highest risk so far - easyJet CEO, last week: “I’m confident for a week or two that we’re all good. I’m...

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Trump Alerts to Jet Fuel Shortage, Flags Heathrow High‑risk
SocialMar 31, 2026

Trump Alerts to Jet Fuel Shortage, Flags Heathrow High‑risk

President Trump, briefed on the jet fuel shortage, and airport hubs such as UK’s London Heathrow being categorised ‘high risk’, posted the following… https://t.co/buOwlOBtyP

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Australia’s Jet Fuel Crisis Deepens as China Ban Hits 30%
SocialMar 31, 2026

Australia’s Jet Fuel Crisis Deepens as China Ban Hits 30%

Australia (which has declared a national fuel supply disruption) is deeper in to its jet fuel crisis 🚨 - For now, emergency supply is being routed from l US through the Panama Canal to Melbourne, Perth - but the route *cannot*...

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Heathrow Faces Europe's Biggest Jet‑fuel Shortage Risk
SocialMar 31, 2026

Heathrow Faces Europe's Biggest Jet‑fuel Shortage Risk

Excl: Britain’s hub London Heathrow is the *highest-risk* major airport in Europe for jet fuel from April 🚨 as US-Israel war on Iran continues - Heathrow, with 1,300 flights daily, will struggle ‘the most, & the earliest’ with jet fuel as...

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Jet Fuel Surge Threatens Airline Profits, Spurs Fare Hikes
SocialMar 30, 2026

Jet Fuel Surge Threatens Airline Profits, Spurs Fare Hikes

🇺🇸 ✈️ United: Jet fuel prices have more than doubled in three weeks, if continues, annual fuel bill would exceed $11 billion (more than double its best-ever annual profit) New York–London fares up 177% (week-on-week) 📈 🇺🇸✈️ Delta: $400 million hit due...

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Europe Faces Imminent Jet Fuel Shortage, Airlines Warned
SocialMar 30, 2026

Europe Faces Imminent Jet Fuel Shortage, Airlines Warned

Also - a serious jet fuel shortage is less than a week away across multiple different markets, including at some major European airport hubs - who are informing airlines to prepare for a potential ‘no-fuel available here’ scenario

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Lufthansa Blames Non‑EU Carriers for Asia Route Woes
SocialMar 21, 2026

Lufthansa Blames Non‑EU Carriers for Asia Route Woes

Lufthansa CEO yesterday: “non-EU airlines (successful Asian, Gulf carriers, etc) are the problem, they’re the reason we barely fly to Asia, they’re why we struggle to fly East, it’s unbalanced, it’s unfair” and “we have lost towards South East Asia”...

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Gulf Airlines Scramble Amid Iran War Airspace Closures
SocialMar 19, 2026

Gulf Airlines Scramble Amid Iran War Airspace Closures

Live on @CNBC: The Iran war continues to be an agility test for the Gulf carriers, as airspace closures continue to limit operations & airlines look elsewhere for solutions to keep passengers moving. #aviation https://t.co/LnyWIPG8et

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Fuel Shock From Regional War Forces SAS Flight Cancellations
SocialMar 17, 2026

Fuel Shock From Regional War Forces SAS Flight Cancellations

A regional conflict with a global impact. Scandinavian Airlines has been forced to make multiple of short-term flight cancellations, including domestic flights within Norway, as “the entire European aviation system is now feeling the pressure from a sudden fuel shock”

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New Episodes Guide Travelers Through Middle East Airline Crisis
SocialMar 11, 2026

New Episodes Guide Travelers Through Middle East Airline Crisis

We’re live with two new episodes of On-Air in your podcast feeds now focusing on the Middle East crisis impacting airline passengers worldwide, advice for Gulf carrier bookings, refunds/reroute advice, extreme Asia-Europe fares, & more. 🎧✈️ Listen here: https://t.co/z0qO1zK32M

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Gulf Nations Shut Airspace Amid Regional Tensions
SocialFeb 28, 2026

Gulf Nations Shut Airspace Amid Regional Tensions

UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait airspaces remain CLOSED. (In addition to several other airspace closures elsewhere in region).

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