UK airlines given green light to cancel or consolidate flights to conserve jet fuel
Summary
The UK government has introduced new rules to let airlines cancel or combine flights early this summer to save jet fuel. These steps come as ongoing conflict in the Middle East disrupts the supply of jet fuel, which the UK imports in large amounts.Key Facts
- UK airlines can cancel or consolidate flights ahead of time to conserve jet fuel.
- New rules allow airlines to give up some takeoff and landing slots temporarily without losing them permanently.
- Normally, airlines risk losing slots if they cancel flights, causing them to sometimes fly planes that are half empty.
- Airlines will cancel flights at least two weeks before departure to avoid last-minute disruptions.
- Flights with low ticket sales may also be canceled to save fuel.
- These changes were agreed upon by government officials and major UK airports and airlines.
- The closure of the Strait of Hormuz since March has caused jet fuel shortages in Europe.
- The UK imports about 65% of its jet fuel, much of it from the Middle East.
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