Jet2 issues update on summer holiday fuel supply

Jet2 says summer holidays will go ahead as normal after reassuring its customers that it has enough fuel and will not impose surcharges.

The UK’s third-largest airline announced on Wednesday, 20 May, that it has had “positive updates” from its fuel suppliers, which report increased production and additional imports from areas unaffected by the Middle East conflict.

The airline and tour operator also told its customers that it would not introduce surcharges on any booked flights or holidays to cover cost increases, for example, jet fuel.

Jet2 said the price at which the customers book is the price they will pay and has also pledged swift refunds and flexibility in the event of any flight or holiday cancellations.

Steve Heapy, CEO of Jet2, said: “We are in regular dialogue with our fuel suppliers, and the current picture is one of increased production and imports, meaning we continue to look ahead with confidence.

“We have already been very clear about our plans to operate our schedule as normal this summer, and our message to holidaymakers is that summer is on.”

He added: “This confidence, on top of the incredible value that our award-winning holidays offer right now, means it is a fantastic time to get that well-deserved holiday locked in, and we know that many people are taking advantage of that right now.

“Everything is geared up and ready for a busy summer, and we look forward to welcoming everybody onboard and creating fantastic memories with Jet2.”

Jet2’s announcement comes after reports that passengers of other airlines will face higher air fares due to fuel surcharges being imposed, while others have cancelled flights altogether.

German carrier Lufthansa has cancelled more flights for the summer than any other European airline.

It has grounded at least 20,000 departures, although many of these are through the shutdown of its regional subsidiary CityLine.

Meanwhile, Air France-KLM airline group said it planned to increase long-haul ticket prices to address surging fuel costs, with cabin fares set to rise by 50 euros (£43) per round trip.

SunExpress, a joint venture between Turkish Airlines and Lufthansa, said it would impose a temporary fuel surcharge of 10 euros per passenger from 1 May on ​routes between Turkey and Europe.

However, most British airlines, such as Jet2, have reassured their customers for the summer.

EasyJet Holidays, Tui and Irish airline Ryanair have all told passengers that booked holidays and flights will not be subject to fuel surcharges.

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