Croatia Airlines has reportedly cancelled up to 900 flights as rising fuel costs continue to put pressure on airline operations across Europe. The company is said to be restructuring parts of its timetable in order to reduce financial losses and maintain operational stability during a period of volatile energy prices.
The cancellations are expected to affect both domestic and international routes, with passengers facing schedule changes and potential rebookings. The airline, like many others in the region, is under increasing strain as fuel expenses remain one of the largest cost drivers in aviation, forcing carriers to reconsider capacity and route planning strategies.
Industry-wide pressures are also spilling over into maritime transport. Jadrolinija has said that rising fuel prices and ongoing supply chain disruptions are also impacting its business, prompting the company to optimise operations. However, it has secured fuel supplies for the next two years through a new agreement signed in April, providing some level of medium-term stability.
The ferry operator also outlined plans to gradually transition towards vessels powered by renewable energy sources, although such alternatives remain limited in commercial shipping. Meanwhile, Croatian Minister of Tourism and Sport Tonči Glavina noted that transport companies across the sector are increasingly shifting capacity toward higher-demand routes in order to preserve overall traffic levels, as rising fuel costs continue to reshape both aviation and maritime logistics in Europe.
