A new crisis in the Iran war: Moroccan airlines suspend 12 flights due to rising fuel prices.

Written by: Ayman Ragab

Royal Air Maroc, the national carrier of Morocco, announced the suspension of 12 flights to a number of African and European destinations, due to the sharp rise in kerosene prices and the slowdown in demand on some international routes.

The company explained that the decision comes as part of a temporary review of its flight network, with the aim of addressing operational pressures resulting from increased fuel costs, which represent one of the biggest operating burdens in the aviation sector.

Highlights of cancelled routes

The affected flights included routes departing from the company's operations center in Casablanca to Kinshasa, Brazzaville, Yaoundé and Libreville, in addition to the suspension of flights from Marrakech to Lyon, Marseille, Bordeaux and Brussels.

The company also decided to suspend flights between Tangier and the cities of Malaga and Barcelona, stressing that these measures are temporary and will be reassessed according to developments in fuel prices and market demand levels.

Iran war crisis

This decision comes at a time when the global aviation sector is under increasing pressure due to shipping and energy disruptions resulting from the US-Israeli war against Iran, which has led to a significant rise in kerosene prices.

Jet fuel is one of the most significant cost elements for airlines, as sudden increases in its prices can directly affect profits, especially for routes suffering from weak demand or low operating rates.