EasyJet and Jet2 Update Flight Plans Amid Fuel Crisis

Two major UK airlines say summer holiday plans will go ahead as normal despite global concerns about a jet fuel crisis.

The US and Iran have been in conflict since February 28, affecting oil trade and prices.

About 20% of global oil passes through the closed Strait of Hormuz.

Despite a short-term ceasefire, no long-term peace deal has been reached, making oil prices unstable.

EasyJet and Jet2 have updated customers on their summer flight plans.

EasyJet's CEO says passengers should not worry about bookings, and the airline has no fuel issues. He told BBC Radio 4 that everything is fine.

Jet2 also says it has enough fuel and will not add extra charges. It got good news from fuel suppliers about more production and imports.

The International Air Transport Association warns travellers to expect higher air fares due to rising costs.

IATA's director general says there is no immediate concern about jet fuel shortages, but higher fuel prices will mean more expensive tickets.

Airlines might offer discounts to get more passengers, but high oil prices will eventually lead to higher ticket prices.

There have been many flight cancellations in May.

Almost 300 UK airport departures were cancelled in May, according to aviation analytics firm Cirium.

Schedule reductions for June, July, and August are limited, with 48, 31, and 4 fewer flights respectively. July and August have small reductions.

Heathrow Airport has had over 100 cancellations, which are extensions of previous plans to airports in the Gulf region, not new disruptions.

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