German airlines have pressed Berlin to intervene before summer, warning that without emergency measures they may be forced to trim schedules as the Middle East conflict keeps fuel markets tense. The carriers, including Lufthansa and low‑cost operator Eurowings, argue that dwindling kerosene stocks could erode capacity at a time when tourist demand typically spikes and hurt revenue forecasts for airlines.

Berlin’s emergency toolkit includes tapping the state’s strategic kerosene reserves, a stockpile originally intended for national security emergencies. Industry officials say releasing the fuel would shore up cash flow and keep planes airborne, while critics warn of depleting a buffer that NATO supplies could also draw upon in a broader supply crunch that could affect other European carriers this year.

If the government approves the drawdown, airlines expect to avoid immediate schedule cuts and preserve the lucrative summer holiday market. Investors will watch the cost of the released fuel against ticket revenues, while regulators assess whether the move sets a precedent for future crises. The request underscores how geopolitical volatility can pressure European aviation logistics.