Uzbekistan Airways has cut frequencies on several Russia-bound routes from Uzbek cities as fuel shortages tighten its operating margin. The carrier says the reductions follow a shortage of aviation fuel and higher fuel prices, with affected passengers offered free rebooking or a full refund.
The move points to a supply-side constraint rather than a demand issue. The carrier has not disclosed the exact routes or the depth of the cuts, leaving operators to watch for further schedule resets across the Central Asia-Russia network.
If fuel availability remains volatile, more capacity trims are likely.