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Airlines Slash Flights as Jet Fuel Costs Surge, Squeezing Travellers and Markets

  Airlines Slash Flights as Jet Fuel Costs Surge Canadian travellers are facing fewer flight options and higher fares as jet fuel prices spike to multi‑year highs , forcing Air Canada and Air Transat to cut capacity across key routes. The surge in fuel costs is tied directly to the ongoing Iran conflict , which has disrupted global oil flows and pushed energy markets into another period of volatility. Air Transat is reducing service to Europe and the Caribbean, while Air Canada is suspending several regional and international routes it now considers unprofitable. For consumers, this means higher ticket prices, more crowded flights, and fewer choices heading into the summer travel season . Impact on the Economy and Inflation Airlines passing fuel costs to passengers adds fresh pressure to Canada’s already‑stubborn inflation outlook. Travel inflation — which had been easing — is now expected to rise again, complicating the Bank of Canada’s path toward rate cuts. Higher travel costs a...

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Sabotage Disrupts France’s High-Speed Rail Network Ahead of Olympics

 

France’s high-speed TGV rail network has been targeted by malicious acts, disrupting some of the nation’s busiest lines just hours before the Paris Olympics opening ceremony. The state-owned railway operator SNCF reported that arson attacks were carried out to damage their facilities. These coordinated acts of malice have affected several high-speed TGV lines to the west, north, and east of Paris, leading to cancellations and queues at Gare Montparnasse station in the city. SNCF warns that the situation could persist for at least the entire weekend while repairs are conducted. Stay tuned for live updates as authorities investigate this disruption.

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