Fears of UK and EU holiday flight cancellations as airports warn of jet fuel shortages

Airports warn of imminent jet fuel shortages that could force widespread flight cancellations across Europe within weeks, threatening summer travel. | Contesto: cronaca

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• Fears of UK and EU holiday flight cancellations as airports warn of jet fuel shortages

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Airports across Europe have issued a stark warning that jet fuel supplies could run critically short within three weeks, raising the spectre of widespread flight cancellations in the UK and the European Union just as the crucial summer holiday season begins. The alert hinges on the urgent resumption of normal oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, a vital maritime chokepoint for global energy supplies. Without a swift return to regular traffic through the strait, aviation industry officials state that fuel shortages will become so acute that cancellations will be inevitable, directly disrupting the travel plans of millions of passengers. The immediate trigger for the crisis is a significant disruption to oil flows transiting the Strait of Hormuz, the narrow sea passage between the Gulf of Oman and the Persian Gulf. Approximately one-fifth of the world's oil supply, including a substantial portion destined for European refineries to be processed into jet fuel, passes through this strategic waterway. Any prolonged interruption there creates a direct and rapid supply shock for the aviation sector, which has limited capacity to stockpile fuel for extended periods. The three-week timeline presented by airports represents the lag time between a shipment disruption at the source and the point where refinery outputs and regional storage tanks run dry. The potential impact on summer travel is severe. The period from late June through August represents the peak revenue season for airlines and a peak travel period for families. Mass cancellations would not only strand holidaymakers but also create a cascading economic effect, hitting airlines, airports, tour operators, and destination economies that rely on tourism. Industry analysts suggest that airlines would be forced to prioritise their most profitable long-haul routes, meaning short- and medium-haul leisure flights within Europe—the backbone of the summer getaway—would likely bear the brunt of any cuts. The warning puts both travellers and the industry on high alert, with contingency planning now a matter of urgency. This looming shortage underscores the fragile nature of Europe's jet fuel supply chains and...

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