Rising fuel costs are triggering flight cancellations. What to do if your trip is impacted

There are passenger protections but they vary widely depending on where travelers are flying.

FILE – Lufthansa aircraft are parked on the apron at Munich Airport, in Munich, Germany, Friday, April 10, 2026. [Photo: Sven Hoppe/dpa via AP, File]

Airlines worldwide have begun canceling flights as the war in the Middle East strains jet fuel supplies and pushes up prices — but the disruption doesn’t end there.For travelers, it can mean having to navigate a confusing web of passenger protections that vary widely depending on where they’re flying.And the timing is amplifying the impact.“These pressures are arriving at a time when summer travel demand is ramping up, with major events such as the World Cup expected to put additional strain on airports,” said Eric Napoli, chief legal officer at AirHelp, a company that helps travelers secure compensation for flight disruptions and advocates for passenger rights.Here’s what to know if your flight is canceled.

Are these cancellations happening at the last minute?

In most cases, no. At least for........

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