The airline’s team reached out to passengers on social media (Image: Getty )
Jet2 has shared guidance to passengers planning to travel. The guidance follows reports of a potential ‘jet fuel shortage‘ after the International Energy Agency (IEA) warned in mid-April 2026 that Europe has approximately six weeks’ worth of jet fuel left, which could result in shortages and flight cancellations by early June.
The crisis stems from conflicts in the Middle East, which are blocking the Strait of Hormuz, preventing essential supplies from getting through. This situation poses significant risks for summer travel, and airlines are monitoring their fuel stocks closely, reports the Mirror.
Customer service representatives at Jet2 have addressed passengers’ concerns about their forthcoming holidays and those wishing to book a trip now. On social media, people have been contacting the airline for guidance.
One person with the username @NomsaNtuli11 on X asked: “@Jet2tweets is it ok to book holiday now or will it be cancelled?” Jet2 replied: “Hi Nomsa, if there are to be any disruptions with a booked a holiday we will be in touch as soon as possible. If you have any further questions, please do send us an DM. ^Catherine.”
Jet2 customers can check updates, times and the status of your particular flight in more detail on its website. Passengers can check at least 12 hours before your flight for the latest flight information.
Read more: Jet2 passengers concerned as new 14-day rule announced for all Brits
Read more: Jet 2 update to all passengers with flights booked after May 1
Javier Gándara, easyJet CEO for Spain and Portugal and president of the Spanish Airline Association, recently offered an assessment of the current fuel supply situation, as reported by Majorca Daily Bulletin. He said: “What the producers and airports are telling us is that there won’t be any supply problems for the next three or four weeks.
“Beyond that, it’s difficult to see. In Spain, we are in a comparatively better situation than neighbouring countries for two reasons. Firstly, because of all the crude oil that is imported and then refined here, only 11% comes from the Middle East, which is the percentage affected by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz; the remaining 89% comes from elsewhere.”
Liberal Democrat MP for Eastleigh Liz Jarvis tabled a question to the Secretary of State for Transport, asking: “To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what recent assessment her Department has made of trends in the level of jet fuel availability and pricing; what discussions she has had with airlines and industry stakeholders on fuel costs; and what assessment she has made of the potential impact of those factors on passenger airfares.”
Parliamentary Under Secretary for Transport Keir Mather responded on April 17, stating: “The Government is monitoring the impact of the conflict in the Middle East on fuel supplies, including jet fuel.
“In coordination with the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero we have worked with fuel suppliers, airlines and airports to understand levels of jet fuel and pricing. There is no immediate cause for concern relating to fuel stocks, and speculation will not help airlines or passengers.
“Many airlines lock in fuel prices in advance, to help protect tickets from spikes in price. We encourage all airlines to do what they can to ensure tickets remain fairly and appropriately priced for passengers.”
Airports Council International (ACI) Europe, the trade body representing European airports, previously warned: “At this stage, we understand that if the passage through the Strait of Hormuz does not resume in any significant and stable way within the next three weeks, systemic jet fuel shortage is set to become a reality for the EU. The fact that we are entering the peak summer season… is only adding to those concerns.”
Ryanair chief Michael O’Leary has also indicated that disruption could commence in May. Speaking to Sky News: “Fuel suppliers are constantly looking at the market. We don’t expect any disruption until early May, but if the war continues, we do run the risk of supply disruptions in Europe in May and June, and we hope the war will finish sooner than that and the risk to supply will be eliminated.
“We think there is a reasonable risk, some low level, maybe 10% to 25% of our supplies might be at risk through May and June, so like everyone else in this industry, we hope the war ends sooner rather than later. If the war finishes by April and the Strait of Hormuz reopens, then there is almost no risk to supply.”
A Government spokesperson said last week: “We continue to engage with British airlines to support their operations against the backdrop of war in the Middle East, and to limit the impact on passengers. Most airlines purchase their aviation fuel in advance to offset price fluctuations, however we are aware of the impact to businesses, and are working with international allies to see a reopening of the Strait as soon as possible.” Jet2 has been approached for comment.
This story originally appeared on Express.co.uk
