Jet2, British Airways, Ryanair and Easyjet issue urgent flights update for June | UK | News
Brits traveling with Jet2, British Airways, Ryanair and Easyjet have released an important flight update for June. Travel plans around the world have been severely impacted due to rising jet fuel costs triggered by the Iran war.
However, travelers flying on the above airlines can take heart that their summer holiday plans will likely proceed as normal. EasyJet chief executive Kenton Jarvis told BBC Radio 4’s Today program that customers should feel confident about their bookings, insisting the airline had no problems securing fuel supplies. Jet2 gave similar assurances, saying it had enough fuel and would not impose additional charges.
Britain’s third-largest airline said it had received “positive updates” from its fuel suppliers, including news of increased production and additional imports from areas not affected by conflict in the Middle East.
IAG, which owns British Airways, Aer Lingus and Spain’s Iberia, is talking about “pricing adjustments to reflect these higher fuel costs.” A spokesperson told Independent.: “We are not seeing disruptions in jet fuel supply, but fuel prices have risen sharply and despite our hedging strategy providing some short-term mitigation, we are not immune from this impact.”
But Simon Calder reassured customers “not to worry”, saying: “BA won’t be coming after you for more cash and airlines can only charge what the market will bear. And judging by some of the prices on offer, that’s not too much.”
Similarly, Jet2 said it had sufficient fuel and would not apply additional fees. The airline and popular tour operator also confirmed it had no plans to introduce any additional charges on booked flights or holidays to cover rising costs such as jet fuel.
Jet2 CEO Steve Heapy said: “We are in regular dialogue with our fuel suppliers and the current picture shows production and imports increasing, meaning we continue to look forward with confidence.”
Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary has warned that many European airlines could face serious financial difficulties and even risk collapse if high jet fuel prices continue through the summer.
He emphasized that despite the turbulent market, Ryanair remains “the best insulated, most protected airline in Europe” and reiterated that the airline will not impose fare increases or fuel surcharges on its customers
