Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) has cancelled 29 flights from several Norwegian airports, citing sharply rising fuel prices linked to the escalating conflict in the Middle East.
According to airport operator Avinor, the cancellations affect departures from Oslo Airport, Bergen Airport, Trondheim Airport and Stavanger Airport.
The airline said the move follows a sharp rise in global oil prices, which climbed from around $73 to more than $100 per barrel after military strikes by the United States and Israel on Iran on 28 February and Iran’s subsequent retaliation.
SAS Norway communications chief Øystein Schmidt said the airline is implementing temporary operational adjustments to strengthen its resilience. These include cancelling a “limited number” of flights and consolidating capacity on routes where alternative connections are available.
Affected passengers are being rebooked on alternative services, the airline said, while apologising for the disruption.
Rival carrier Norwegian Air Shuttle told Norwegian media it currently has no plans to cancel flights or adjust operations in response to the rising fuel costs.
