UK Officials Give Update on Summer Holiday Fuel Shortage

Passengers have strong legal protections.

Travellers have been given an update about jet fuel shortages.

The UK government is working to ease concerns over fuel supplies. Airlines are not currently seeing a shortage of jet fuel.

Ministers are working with the aviation industry to monitor risks and minimise disruption.

Holidaymakers have been told to carry on with their plans.

The government says the situation is less severe than feared. Only 0.53% of UK flights have been cancelled.

Most cancellations are linked to routes involving the Middle East. Cancellations are expected to be low during the summer.

Passengers have robust legal protections.

Travellers are entitled to a full refund or alternative flight if their journey is cancelled.

Holiday-goers should contact their airline or travel provider for guidance.

The government is monitoring the situation and working with airlines and fuel suppliers.

Contingency plans are in place to minimise disruption.

Airlines are being given flexibility over airport take-off and landing slots.

Carriers usually must use at least 80% of their allocated slots.

Airlines are being allowed to hold onto slots where fuel shortages prevent flights.

The advice for now is to continue with travel plans.

COPYRIGHT DISCLAIMERS

4English does not own the rights to this content. All rights belong to the owner. 4English only uses this content to help users learn English via the app's features. Contact to request the removal of your content: contact@4englishapp.com.

Pratique d'écoute