Iran resumes commercial flights from Tehran airport
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- Iran resumed commercial flights from Tehran’s Imam Khomeini International Airport on Saturday, with initial routes to Istanbul, Muscat and Medina.
- Iran Air operated its first domestic flight to Mashhad after a 56‑day hiatus, and announced upcoming services to Baku, Najaf, Baghdad and Doha.
- Lufthansa Group announced a cut of 20,000 short‑haul flights through October, citing rising oil prices and jet‑fuel shortage risks highlighted by the International Energy Agency.
- International Energy Agency warned Europe has roughly six weeks of jet‑fuel reserves, spurring EU plans to import fuel from the United States.
Why it matters: Iran's airlines recoup revenue after a 56‑day halt, while Lufthansa slashes 20,000 short‑haul flights, tightening European capacity, boosting jet‑fuel demand, and forcing carriers to seek alternative supplies.
