“Norse Atlantic, a low-cost Norwegian carrier, axed its London Gatwick to Los Angeles route due to fuel fears.”

“KLM announced that it is cancelling 160 flights to and from Schiphol Airport in the Netherlands in May, which is less than 1% of its European flights during that period.”

“Scandinavian airline SAS also announced last month that at least 1,000 flights would be axed in April.”

“As many as 500 flights have been cut from Aer Lingus’ summer schedule, according to the Irish Independent.”

“Research by Teneo found sharp increases in airfares, with even the lowest average economy tickets costing passengers 24% more than last year – marking the highest average rise in the past five years.”

“several carriers, including United Airlines, JetBlue and Delta are hiking checked baggage costs.”

“Passengers travelling with Delta will now pay an extra $10 (€8.51) for their bags. The new policy means a charge of $45 (€38.31) for their first checked bag, if they prepay ahead of time, and $50 (€42.57) if they pay their baggage fees within 24 hours of their flight.”

“A second checked bag could cost either $55 (€46.85) or $60 (€51.11), depending on the time it was paid for.”

“The carrier told ABC News it was the first time it has increased baggage fees in two years.”