Nordic Airline Reduces Schedule Amid Fuel Cost Pressures

Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) is cancelling around 1,000 flights in April 2026 due to the surge in oil prices caused by the ongoing war in the Middle East. The airline has also cancelled several hundred flights in March 2026, mostly on short-haul routes within Norway and Scandinavia. SAS usually operates around 800 flights per day, making these cuts significant. The international price of jet fuel has nearly doubled since the US and Israel launched attacks on Iran, putting pressure on the airline industry. According to AeroTime, SAS and other airlines like Air New Zealand are responding to fuel price hikes with flight cuts and fare increases.