Several airlines are cutting flights in response to high jet fuel costs, according to aviation analytics. Cirium reports that by Tuesday, airlines have cancelled 296 departures from UK airports during the month. The reports describe a pattern of schedule trimming, with airlines reducing the number of flights they operate rather than adding capacity, citing the elevated cost of operating aircraft. The cancellations are linked specifically to sustained increases in jet fuel prices, which raise operating expenses for carriers and influence fleet and timetable planning. Other outlets provide the same overall picture of increased cancellations but do not add distinct figures beyond the reporting already attributed to Cirium. Overall, the sources indicate that the disruption is driven by commercial pressures associated with fuel costs, leading airlines to adjust schedules and reduce departures from UK airports.