Rescheduling in May could be followed by summer cancellations as Middle East war continues to disrupt fuel supplies Rescheduling in May could be followed by summer cancellations as Middle East war continues to disrupt fuel supplies Two million airline seats have been cut from this month’s schedules as airlines redraw their operations because of soaring jet fuel prices amid the Middle East conflict. About 13,000 fewer flights will operate in May around the world after recent cancellations,