Rising fuel costs are triggering flight cancellations. What to do if your trip is impacted

Airlines worldwide have begun canceling flights as the war in the Middle East strains jet fuel supplies and pushes up prices — but the disruption doesn’t end there.For travelers, it can mean having to navigate a confusing web of passenger protections that vary widely depending on where they’re flying.And the timing is amplifying the impact.“These pressures are arriving at a time when summer travel demand is ramping up, with major events such as the World Cup expected to put add...