Leeds-based airline Jet2 issues jet fuel update ahead of summer holidays
Airline Jet2, which has its headquarters in Leeds, has provided a jet fuel update ahead of summer.
The closure of the Strait of Hormuz - a key passage for jet fuel out of the Gulf - in the Middle East conflict has caused the price of jet fuel to surge and led to fears of shortages.
In a positive update yesterday (20 May), Jet2 says it’s planning to operate its flying programme as normal during the summer.
Jet2 says this comes after its latest dialogue with fuel suppliers, who have reported increased production and additional imports from areas unaffected by the conflict.
Jet2 previously confirmed that it will not introduce surcharges on any booked flights or holidays to cover cost increases, for example jet fuel, telling customers that the price they book is the price they will pay.
The airline also says customers will benefit from flexibility and swift refunds in the unlikely 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.
“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.”