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SunExpress trims UK network due to rising jet fuel costs

Airlines
Gary Noakes
4 June 2026

Turkish carrier SunExpress has suspended several UK routes and reduced frequencies on others to cut costs amid the ongoing crisis in the Middle East.

A SunExpress aircraft pictured at Frankfurt airport
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SunExpress has slimmed down its UK network owing to rising jet fuel costs

The airline, a joint venture between Turkish Airlines and Lufthansa, has “temporarily” suspended services from Glasgow and Leeds Bradford, as well as its Manchester-Bodrum route.

A spokesperson added there were “a number of short-term frequency reductions on other services”.

“Due to the ongoing geopolitical developments, the aviation industry is currently operating in a highly volatile environment characterised by significant cost increases, particularly for jet fuel," they said.

"SunExpress is therefore taking steps to improve fuel efficiency and optimise flight operations.”