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EasyJet update to all passengers with flights booked after May 1 | Travel News | Travel

EasyJet update to all passengers with flights booked after May 1 | Travel News | Travel

EasyJet replied to customers on social media (Image: Getty) EasyJet has responded to passenger concerns regarding reports of a potential ‘fuel shortage’ in a new update issued on social media. The airline shared the message on X after a customer with a flight booked for May to Europe asked about its jet fuel supply. The X user, called Tash, asked EasyJet: “Hi, I’m due to fly out to Malta on May 12th, how likely is it that it’ll be cancelled due to fuel shortage?” EasyJet replied: “Thank you for reaching out. I understand your concern however, we are currently not seeing disruption to jet fuel supply and engage with fuel suppliers and government to monitor the situation.” The airline added: “We have no plans to make changes to our flying programme.” Last week, a spokesperson for EasyJet also said: “We are currently seeing no disruption to flights and don’t plan to make any changes to our flying schedule.” Reports of a possible jet fuel shortage have been circulating widely online recently due to the impact …

Sky News halted for breaking alert and it’s terrible for Brits travelling abroad | TV & Radio | Showbiz & TV

Sky News halted for breaking alert and it’s terrible for Brits travelling abroad | TV & Radio | Showbiz & TV

Sky News ground to a halt this afternoon for a breaking announcement – and it could be very bad news for British people wanting to travel abroad this summer. As the breaking news banner flashed across the bottom of the screen, the show’s presenter began: “Breaking news to bring you now. This is from the International Energy Agency Chief Fatih Birol, saying that Europe may have six weeks or so of jet fuel left, warning of possible flight cancellations.” He added: “We, of course, heard similar warnings from the boss of Europe’s biggest airline, Ryanair, in previous weeks as well, talking about potential disruption through the course of the early summer. As we approach mid-April, that would align with about June, according to these warnings from Fatih Birol.” The Sky News host said he was sure the markets would be watching the outcomes of any potential talks between the US and Iran very closely. He added: “For the moment, looking at maritime tracking data right now live, it is showing a pretty bleak scene across …