The shortages showed up first in the west, according to the airline, where they could affect efforts to fight wildfires.
American Airlines said their fuel shortage could last until mid-August in parts of the country, the Associated Press reported.
The airline said the shortages are occurring in smaller and mid-sized airports. In some cases, the airline will add refueling stops or fly fuel into locations where the supply is low.American Airlines announced in a memo to pilots on Monday that the shortage will likely last until mid-August in some airports. An American Airlines plane lands at the Miami International Airport on June 16, 2021 in Miami, Florida.
Delta Air Lines, meanwhile, said Reno, Nevada, is the most affected location. Delta said pipelines have been devoting more space to gasoline and diesel and less to jet fuel during the pandemic. Nevada politicians worry that the situation could limit the flow of tourism dollars.
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