Jet2 issues statement to passengers with flights booked this summer

UK low-cost airline Jet2 has issued an update for the summer of 2026, specifically for all passengers who already have flights booked through June, July, and August. The update is with regards to the ongoing jet fuel supply shortage, caused by the closing of the Strait of Hormuz during the US-Israel-Iran conflict, through which materials and supplies are transported on a global scale.

Jet2 issues positive statement: Summer will go as scheduled

Luckily for passengers looking forward to their summer holidays, Jet2 has shared encouraging news regarding fuel supply. The low-cost airline has reassured passengers that its supply will allow it to operate its regular flight schedule this summer, following negotiations and constant communication with fuel suppliers.

According to Jet2, the fuel suppliers have confirmed that production has increased, and additional imports are arriving from regions that are not affected by the conflict in the Middle East.

“These positive developments mean that Jet2 is continuing to look forward to taking customers on their well-deserved holidays this summer,” stated Jet2 on its website. “Today’s update follows a report issued just last week, which saw Jet2 top a UK resilience ranking as the best protected UK airline against elevated fuel costs.”

Customers will not be charged extra fees, even with rising fuel costs

The airline has also guaranteed customers that it would not introduce surcharges on any booked flights or holidays to cover cost increases, making it one of the first airlines in the UK to do so. “Put simply, the price at which customers book with Jet2 is the price they will pay.”

“The company has also reaffirmed its reputation as a consumer champion by pledging that customers will continue to benefit from flexibility and swift refunds in the unlikely event of any flight or holiday cancellations. Throughout the Covid pandemic, Jet2 earned widespread praise for the way it refunded customers quickly and efficiently, unlike many other companies in the industry, and has today confirmed that it will continue to follow its guiding principle of putting customers first,” continued the statement on the website.

Jet2 CEO’s message to holidaymakers: Summer is on

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.”

Airlines most likely affected by the shortage crisis

Other airlines have not had as much luck, however. Aviation analysts warn that, in June alone, some 85,000 flights could be affected by the current jet fuel shortage crisis, in particular Gulf-based airlines including Emirates, Qatar Airways and Etihad.

Notwithstanding, experts reassure travellers that most flights will be operating normally, and that there is no blanket warning against travelling this summer, despite the ongoing conflict and the Strait of Hormuz bottleneck.