Passengers with flights coming up have been reaching out to the airline
Jet2 has shared more information about its upcoming flights this month in a new social media update today, May 6. It comes as the Middle East conflict and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz have left passengers concerned about their holidays due to reports of possible jet fuel issues.
Even though many airlines and government officials have said there are no immediate supply problems as of early May 2026, major airlines have begun cancelling thousands of flights in advance to save fuel. Industry experts and international organisations are warning that we could hit a “critical threshold” of real shortages in just a few weeks, as the Strait of Hormuz remains closed.
The Strait of Hormuz is essential to the global jet fuel supply. It serves as a vital channel for the fuel and crude oil necessary for its refinement.
Officials from the UK and the European Union (EU) insist there are no immediate supply concerns, and airlines say they have “good visibility” of fuel needs for the next six to eight weeks. The International Energy Agency (IEA) and the International Air Transport Association (IATA) have cautioned that European fuel stockpiles might drop below critical levels by June 2026 if new supply routes are not found.
People with holidays booked have been reaching out to airlines, including Jet2, to seek reassurance that their trip won’t be affected. On X, one customer with a flight booked towards the end of May, asked about whether they should be concerned or not.
They said: “@Jet2tweets [I] go away on the 23rd what’s the chances of our flights being cancelled?” The official X account for Jet2 replied: “Hi Stephen, thank you for reaching out. Our flights are planned to go ahead as scheduled. If this was to change then our dedicated team would be in touch with you directly. Thanks, Gemma.”
When approached for comment, a Jet2 spokesperson told the Mirror: “We remain in continual dialogue with our fuel suppliers, as is standard practice. Based on the conversations we have been having, we see no reason not to look forward to operating our scheduled programme of flights and holidays as normal.”
They added: “We understand that our customers work and save very hard for their holidays, and we are looking forward to making sure that they enjoy their award-winning flights and holidays with Jet2.”
Jet2 has recently vowed not to surcharge summer passengers due to rising jet fuel costs. Chief executive Steve Heapy said: “Holidaymakers should have every right to book their hard-earned break in the sun, without worrying about being hit with additional costs.
“They can have that complete assurance when they book a flight or holiday with Jet2. Customers booking with Jet2 know that they are locking in their price without additional cost surprises later.”
