EasyJet boss says 'don't panic' over summer jet fuel supplies
EasyJet's CEO reassured travelers that there are no current issues with jet fuel supplies for the summer. Despite rising fuel prices due to geopolitical tensions, the airline is confident in maintaining its flight schedule without imposing fuel surcharges. However, there is a noted trend of shorter booking windows as customers remain cautious amid uncertainty.
- ▪EasyJet has not experienced any fuel supply issues at its airports in the UK or Europe.
- ▪The airline's CEO stated that travelers should not panic and can book flights with confidence.
- ▪There has been a significant increase in fuel prices due to the conflict in the Middle East, but EasyJet plans to operate its summer schedule as planned.
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EasyJet boss says 'don't panic' over summer jet fuel suppliesJust nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleNick EdserBusiness reporterReutersThe boss of EasyJet has said holidaymakers should not panic over whether flights will be affected by jet fuel supplies this summer. Kenton Jarvis told the BBC the airline had seen no issues with fuel supplies and that travellers could book with confidence.The Iran war has led to the effective blockade of the key Strait of Hormuz waterway, normally a key route for Europe's jet fuel, and this has led to near doubling in fuel prices.While EasyJet said its supplies were not affected, it added that customers were booking flights later because of the uncertainty caused by the conflict in the Middle East.On Wednesday, it emerged that plans to impose a ban on…
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