Jet2 says summer holidays will go ahead as normal, reassuring its customers that the “only oil you need to worry about is your sun oil”.
The UK’s third-largest airline said it has enough fuel and will not impose surcharges. It reported “positive updates” from its fuel suppliers, which revealed increased production and additional imports from areas unaffected by the Middle East conflict.
A spokesperson told The Independent that demand across the company’s 14 UK airport bases is expected to grow even further in response to this news.
Destinations across the Balearics, Canaries, Turkey, mainland Spain, Portugal, Greece, Cyprus, Malta, Croatia and Bulgaria are amongst the most popular holiday locations this summer, with demand expected to increase throughout the entire summer season.
“This is great news for holidaymakers and their much-loved summer holidays. The only oil that holidaymakers need to worry about this summer is their sun oil,” the spokesperson said.
The airline and tour operator also told its customers that it would not introduce surcharges on any booked flights or holidays to cover cost increases and removed its surcharge provision altogether.
Jet2 said the price when customers book is the price they will pay, and has also pledged swift refunds and flexibility in the event of any flight or holiday cancellations.
Steve Heapy, CEO of Jet2, said: “We have always been very clear about our plans to operate as normal this summer.
“With the current picture showing increased production and imports of jet fuel, we are delighted to be sending out the message to holidaymakers that summer is on, and the response to that has been excellent.
“People can look forward to enjoying their holidays with Jet2 and that is fantastic news.”
He added: “As everyone knows, when confidence returns it can return very quickly, meaning that now is the perfect time to get that well-deserved holiday booked.
“The best deals, best rooms, best hotels and best destinations will sell quickly and, as it does, we are looking forward to welcoming all of our customers onboard ahead of an exciting summer.”
Jet2’s announcement comes after reports that passengers of some airlines will face higher air fares due to fuel surcharges being imposed, while others have cancelled flights altogether.
German carrier Lufthansa has cancelled more summer flights than any other European airline.
It has grounded at least 20,000 departures, although many of these are through the shutdown of its regional subsidiary CityLine.
Meanwhile, Air France-KLM airline group said it planned 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, said it would impose a temporary fuel surcharge of 10 euros per passenger from 1 May on routes between Turkey and Europe.
However, most British airlines, such as Jet2, have reassured their customers for the summer.
EasyJet Holidays, Tui and Irish airline Ryanair have all told passengers that booked holidays and flights will not be subject to fuel surcharges.
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