Story perspectives

Air New Zealand Cancels 1,100 Flights Amid Rising Fuel Costs

3/13/2026

Summary

Story summary

Nikhil Ravishankar, CEO of Air New Zealand, said 1,100 flights will be canceled over the next two months due to rising jet fuel prices linked to the Middle East conflict, affecting 44,000 passengers.
Most cancellations are domestic; some international flights are affected, while United States routes remain unchanged.
Air New Zealand raised ticket prices on all routes March 10, as oil prices topped US$100 per barrel after Iranian attacks on shipping.

1 of 1

Story summary

Nikhil Ravishankar, CEO of Air New Zealand, said 1,100 flights will be canceled over the next two months due to rising jet fuel prices linked to the Middle East conflict, affecting 44,000 passengers.
Most cancellations are domestic; some international flights are affected, while United States routes remain unchanged.
Air New Zealand raised ticket prices on all routes March 10, as oil prices topped US$100 per barrel after Iranian attacks on shipping.