Jet2 has issued an update confirming that its summer holiday schedule will proceed as normal, with sufficient fuel supply and no additional surcharges for customers. The UK's third-largest airline announced on Wednesday, 20 May, that it had received "positive updates" from its fuel suppliers, who reported increased production and additional imports from regions unaffected by the Middle East conflict.
No Surcharges for Passengers
The airline and tour operator assured customers that it would not introduce surcharges on any booked flights or holidays to cover rising costs, such as jet fuel. Jet2 emphasised that the price customers book is the price they will pay, and it has pledged swift refunds and flexibility in the event of any flight or holiday cancellations.
Steve Heapy, CEO of Jet2, stated: "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."
He added: "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."
Industry Context
Jet2's announcement comes amid reports that passengers of other airlines may face higher air fares due to fuel surcharges or flight cancellations. German carrier Lufthansa has cancelled more flights for the summer than any other European airline, grounding at least 20,000 departures, many through the shutdown of its regional subsidiary CityLine. Meanwhile, Air France-KLM airline group plans to increase long-haul ticket prices to address surging fuel costs, with cabin fares set to rise by 50 euros (£43) per round trip. SunExpress, a joint venture between Turkish Airlines and Lufthansa, will impose a temporary fuel surcharge of 10 euros per passenger from 1 May on routes between Turkey and Europe.
However, most British airlines have reassured customers for the summer. EasyJet Holidays, Tui, and Irish airline Ryanair have all confirmed that booked holidays and flights will not be subject to fuel surcharges.
