German airline Lufthansa has decided to cancel around 20,000 short-distance flights during the summer season. The company says the main reason is that fuel prices have become very high, making many flights too expensive to operate. Jet fuel prices have nearly doubled since the start of the US-Israel conflict with Iran. This conflict has disrupted oil production and transport in the Middle East, which is a major source of aviation fuel for Europe. Because of this situation, several airlines like KLM and Delta are also reducing some flights or increasing ticket prices to manage higher costs. Lufthansa said it is cutting some European routes, but long-distance international flights will still continue. The airline also mentioned that these changes will help save fuel and reduce costs. Experts warn that if fuel prices stay high, passengers may face more expensive tickets and fewer flight options in the future