Summer travel plans are facing unprecedented challenges as the ongoing U.S.-Israel war with Iran disrupts global energy supplies. Major airlines, including Air Canada,have cancelled several routes due to a jet fuel shortage, prompting Global Affairs Canada to issue travel warnings.. With the International Energy Agency predicting Europe could run out of jet fuel in six weeks ,travellers must navigate higher costs and potential disruptions.

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According to Werner Antweiler,associate professor at UBC's Sauder School of Business, travellers heading to Asia and Europe should brace for flight cancellations. the region's reliance on Middle East oil has made it particularly vulnerable to the current energy supply crunch. Antweiler's insights, shared with BC Today host Michelle Eliot, highlight the need for travellers to plan ahead and consider alternative routes.

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Air Transat's parent company has cut flights due to the high cost of jet fuel, illustrating the broader impact of the crisis on the aviation industry. While short-haul flights can often be rerouted to alternative transportation like trains, transatlantic flights face more significant disruptions.. This shift is forcing airlines to raise fares and add fees, making international travel more expensive.

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John Gradek, an aviation lecturer at McGill University, explains that the spike in jet fuel prices is driven by the conflict in the Middle East. He warns that higher prices could persist even if the crisis eases,affecting summer travel plans. Gradek suggests that Canadians looking to save money should consider domestic travel or hidden gems across the country, such as Ottawa's Parliament Hill and the ByWard Market.

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As the situation unfolds, many questions remain unanswered. what specific routes will be most affected by the jet fuel shortage? How will airlines adapt to the changing landscape? And what long-term impact will this crisis have on global travel? According to the report, these uncertainties underscore the need for travellers to stay informed and flexible.