Jet2 issues update on flights amid jet fuel disruptions

The conflict in the Middle East between the US, Israel, and Iran has caused major disruptions to jet fuel supplies in recent weeks.

This has led to soaring prices and warnings that flights could be affected because of Europe’s reliance on fuel imports from around the world.

The Airports Council International (ACI), which represents more than 600 airports, has warned that Europe could be hit by a “systemic” shortage of jet fuel in the coming weeks if the Strait of Hormuz (which has been effectively closed off by Iran) does not reopen.

Director-general of ACI, Olivier Jankovec, said: “At this stage, we understand that if the passage through the Strait of Hormuz does not resume in any significant and stable way within the next three weeks, systemic jet fuel shortage is set to become a reality for the EU.

“The fact that we are entering the peak summer season is only adding to those concerns.”

Jet2 issues update on upcoming flights

Major airlines around the world, including Air New Zealand, have already responded to the disruption to jet fuel supplies by increasing fares and cutting flights.

Lufthansa has closed its CityLine regional subsidiary, which operates routes between London and Munich and Frankfurt.

Norse Atlantic Airways has also cancelled all routes to Los Angeles, including flights from London Gatwick Airport.

Meanwhile, budget airline TUI has said it is “monitoring” jet fuel shortages.

Jet2 is the latest UK airline to issue an update on its upcoming flights, amid growing concerns about a jet fuel shortage across Europe.

Passengers have taken to social media to question whether flights and holidays, booked with the airline are still going ahead.

One person, posting on X (formerly Twitter), said: ” @jet2tweets Hi there – we are looking to go away for a week to Malaga in June and want to know how concerned we should be about the reporting of lack of airport fuel and what happens to our holiday should something like this happen and impact our holiday. Can you help…?”

Another traveller posted: ” @jet2tweets are holidays going ahead as usual? We’ve booked an all inclusive 10 day to Crete in June. I’m worried about jet fuel prices.”

Jet2 responded, saying: “All flights are planned to go ahead as normal.

“If anything were to change regarding your booking, we would be sure to reach out to you directly to make you aware, and discuss the options available to you.”

Aer Lingus cancels more than 500 flights

Aer Lingus has also cut more than 500 flights from its schedule due to “mandatory maintenance”.

The cuts are set to cause travel disruptions for “tens of thousands of passengers” over the coming weeks.

The airline is axing a select number of transatlantic flights, internal Aer Lingus documents seen by the Sunday Independent have revealed.

Services to and from Seattle, San Francisco, Minneapolis-St Paul, and Toronto will be impacted by the cancellations, according to the documents.

Departures from Dublin to many European airports, including Berlin, Zurich, Athens, Faro, and Amsterdam, will also be removed from the Aer Lingus schedule, on select dates.

A “small number” of cancellations will affect passengers travelling from Shannon and Cork airports.

Flights to London Heathrow, ­Manchester, Newcastle, Birmingham, and Edinburgh will also be cancelled, with passengers rebooked onto other services, the Sunday Independent said.

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An Aer Lingus spokesperson said: “Aer Lingus has commenced operating its planned summer schedule.

“A number of recent cancellations have been required due to mandatory maintenance on aircraft, along with a limited number of schedule adjustments.

“Schedule changes apply to approximately 2% of Aer Lingus’ overall schedule.

“Where schedule adjustments are being made, the vast majority of customers are being reaccommodated on same day services.”

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