Jet2, easyJet, British Airways and Ryanair fuel latest as Government says airlines will be forced to cancel flights
Holidaymakers planning to go away this summer have been issued a major warning because of the situation in Iran.
There are concerns that the crisis in the Middle East will disrupt global jet fuel supplies and force airlines to cancel flights.
The situation centres on the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial shipping route for oil, which has been severely disrupted.
EU energy commissioner Dan Jorgensen has warned 'it's very likely that many people's holidays will be affected, either by flight cancellations or very, very expensive tickets'.
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“Even if we do everything we can, if the jet fuel is not there, then it's not there,” he added.
Here's what the major airlines have said:
EasyJet
The latest from easyJet is that it will not introduce fuel surcharges this summer.
"EasyJet and easyJet holidays has confirmed that it will not introduce surcharges on its flights or package holidays, giving customers complete peace of mind when booking," the airline said.
"No surcharges will apply to any pre‐booked easyJet holidays packages or to any new bookings for summer 2026. easyJet currently sees no disruption to its jet fuel supply and all flights and package holidays continue to operate normally."
Garry Wilson, CEO of easyJet holidays, added: "We know that holidaymakers may have questions about what recent global events might mean for their travel plans this summer so we are giving our customers absolute peace of mind that no surcharges will be added to their flights or package holidays.
"Our operations remain unaffected, so customers can be confident that not only will their holiday go ahead as planned, but there will be no surprise extra payments, and they can enjoy their brilliant holidays at unbeatable prices."
Jet2
Jet2 has also confirmed it will not impose surcharges on passengers despite rising fuel costs.
Steve Heapy, CEO of Jet2, said: “Holidaymakers should have every right to book their hard-earned break in the sun, without worrying about being hit with additional costs, and they can have that complete assurance when they book a flight or holiday with Jet2.
“As a result of today's announcement, customers booking with Jet2 know that they are locking in their price without additional cost surprises later and we strongly believe that is the right thing to do by them.
“Ahead of a busy summer this is yet more evidence of why, on top of our incredible holidays and award-winning customer service, nothing beats a Jet2holiday.”
British Airways
British Airways’ parent company, IAG, has warned that higher fuel costs may affect ticket prices.
A spokesperson said: “We are not seeing jet fuel supply interruptions, but fuel prices have risen sharply and, despite our hedging strategy, which gives some shorter-term mitigation, we are not immune to the impact.”
The company added it is making 'pricing adjustments to reflect these higher fuel costs'.
Ryanair
Ryanair has also addressed the situation, saying it is not currently experiencing supply problems, warning that the situation remains uncertain.
A spokesperson said: “We don't expect any near-term fuel shortages, but the situation is fluid. At present our fuel suppliers can guarantee supply to mid-end May.
“If the Iran war finishes soon then supply will not be disrupted. If the closure of the Hormuz Straits continues into May or June then we cannot rule out risks to fuel supplies at some airports in Europe.”
Government response
The UK Department for Transport has said that 'there is no current need for passengers to change their travel plans'.
"UK airlines buy jet fuel in advance, and airports maintain stocks to support their resilience," they insisted.
"The government is working closely with the aviation industry to monitor risks and minimise disruption to passengers.
"If your flight is cancelled, you have clear legal rights, including the right to a full refund or re-routing."
Anish Vij