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DfT in Friday Statement to Jet2, Ryanair, Wizz, easyJet Passengers
The government said airlines are not seeing a jet fuel shortage and passengers have legal rights to refunds or rebooking if flights are cancelled.
- On Friday, the Department for Transport urged passengers not to change travel plans, stating there is "no current need" to alter bookings as UK airlines are "not currently seeing a shortage of jet fuel."
- Rising oil prices following the closure of the Strait of Hormuz have prompted government monitoring of fuel stocks, with officials working to ensure passengers and businesses remain supported amid global supply volatility.
- Airport Coordination Limited, the independent body managing slot allocation, suspended the "use it or lose it" rule, allowing airlines to cancel flights without forfeiting slots if fuel shortages prevent operations.
- Jet2 CEO Steve Heapy announced on Friday that the carrier's schedule remains unaffected, guaranteeing customers no additional charges will be applied to existing bookings to offset rising fuel costs.
- Despite these assurances, European Union Energy Commissioner Dan Jorgensen warned this week that while the current crisis is primarily price-driven, authorities cannot guarantee a supply crisis will not emerge if conditions persist.
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Stoke SentinelDfT monitors jet fuel stock as flight cancellation rules updated
The Department for Transport is closely monitoring UK jet fuel stocks amid potential shortages - and has advised passengers to check with their airlines before they travel
·Coventry, United Kingdom
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