We’ve got some good news for holidaymakers travelling with Jet2, EasyJet and TUI this year – the three airlines have officially announced there will be no surcharges due to the rising fuel costs. On Friday (April 24), the Government issued a statement warning passengers of possible flight cancellations due to possible fuel shortages, which could also mean rising flight costs.
As the statement sparked understandable anxiety among those planning holidays in 2026, three airlines have stepped in to reassure customers with official statements for both already-booked holidays and those yet to be booked.
Steve Heapy, CEO of Jet2 said: “Holidaymakers should have every right to book their hard-earned break in the sun, without worrying about being hit with additional costs, and they can have that complete assurance when they book a flight or holiday with Jet2.”
“As a result of today’s announcement, customers booking with Jet2 know that they are locking in their price without additional cost surprises later and we strongly believe that is the right thing to do by them. Ahead of a busy summer this is yet more evidence of why, on top of our incredible holidays and award-winning customer service, nothing beats a Jet2holiday.”
Neil Swanson, Managing Director at TUI UK&I, said: “We understand that customers want both confidence and clarity when booking a holiday. Our teams are here to support people who are thinking about booking, and those who have already booked with TUI can be reassured that their holiday price is fixed, with no fuel surcharges added.”
Garry Wilson, CEO of easyJet holidays, said: “No surcharges will apply to any pre‐booked easyJet holiday packages or to any new bookings for summer 2026.easyJet currently sees no disruption to its jet fuel supply and all flights and package holidays continue to operate normally.”
“We know that holidaymakers may have questions about what recent global events might mean for their travel plans this summer, so we are giving our customers absolute peace of mind that no surcharges will be added to their flights or package holidays.
“Our operations remain unaffected, so customers can be confident that not only will their holiday go ahead as planned, but there will be no surprise extra payments, and they can enjoy their brilliant holidays at unbeatable prices.”
Statement from British Airways, Iberia and Aer Lingus
IAG, the company behind British Airways, Aer Lingus and Iberia, has announced there could be rising costs to their flights.
A spokesperson for IAG said: “We are not seeing jet fuel supply interruptions, but fuel prices have risen sharply and, despite our hedging strategy, which gives some shorter-term mitigation, we are not immune to the impact.”
Is there a shortage of jet fuel in the UK?
No, the UK is not currently short on jet fuel, as it is usually bought in advance.
Department for Transport (DfT) said: “UK airlines are clear that they are not currently seeing a shortage of jet fuel. It is typically bought in advance, with airports and their suppliers keeping stocks of bunkered fuel to support their resilience.”
“If your flight is cancelled, you have clear legal rights, including the right to a full refund or re-routing. Read this factsheet for the full picture on the current situation and what it means for you.”
