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Thu, 21 May 2026

Thu, 21 May 2026 EasyJet boss says summer flights won't be hit by jet fuel shortages

The airline has seen no problems with fuel, but says people are booking later because of uncertainty caused by the Iran war.

* EasyJet's boss says the airline will not be affected by jet fuel shortages this summer.
* Fuel prices have nearly doubled due to the effective blockade of the Strait of Hormuz waterway, but EasyJet has hedged 72% of its fuel supply for the next six months at pre-Iran war prices.
* Despite higher fuel costs and uncertainty over customer demand, EasyJet says it will fly its summer schedule as planned and won't add fuel surcharges to fares.
* The airline has seen a "shortened booking window" with demand strong for flights departing in the same month, but bookings are being made later than usual due to caution caused by the Iran war.
* EasyJet reported a pre-tax loss of £552m for the six months to March, which was expected as airlines typically make losses over winter and then profit during peak summer periods.