India, April 22 -- The ongoing conflict in Iran is exerting significant pressure on the global aviation sector, with rising jet fuel prices and supply concerns creating challenges for both airlines and passengers.

Germany's largest carrier, Lufthansa, announced on April 21 that it will cancel around 20,000 short-haul flights between May and October in an effort to conserve fuel.

"In total, 20,000 short-haul flights will be removed from the schedule through October, equivalent to approximately 40,000 metric tons of jet fuel, the price of which has doubled since the outbreak of the Iran conflict," the airline said in a statement.

The disruption is being compounded by the ongoing closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical route for globa...