Holiday giant TUI has moved to reassure passengers concerned about potential jet fuel shortages affecting summer travel plans.
TUI says it is monitoring fuel supply concerns but expects no disruption to flights
The update comes after industry warnings that Europe could face supply pressure if the Strait of Hormuz remains disrupted, with aviation bodies and energy experts raising concerns about tightening global fuel availability.
Airports Council International (ACI) Europe has warned that prolonged disruption could lead to a systemic jet fuel shortage across the EU if key shipping routes do not reopen fully within weeks.
The International Energy Agency has also suggested Europe may have only a limited window of jet fuel reserves remaining, while airline executives have cautioned that any knock-on effects would depend on how long geopolitical tensions continue.
Despite the concerns, airlines including TUI say they are not currently expecting disruption to flight schedules.
In response to a customer query on social media platform X, a TUI representative said the company is monitoring developments but does not anticipate immediate impact.
The customer had asked whether holidays booked from May 1 onwards could be affected by the reported fuel situation.
The airline replied: “Hey, we’re closely monitoring the developing situation in the Middle East and its potential impact on global aviation fuel supplies. At present, we’re not anticipating any immediate disruption to our flight schedules or holiday programmes from fuel shortages.”
Other airlines have also responded to similar passenger concerns online.
easyJet Holidays told customers it is keeping bookings under review and will contact passengers directly if any changes are required, stressing that its teams are monitoring the situation closely.
Industry figures say airlines are continuing to track fuel markets and supply chains, with no immediate evidence of widespread shortages affecting scheduled flights.
For now, operators say passengers do not need to take any action, although they acknowledge the situation remains under observation as global energy markets respond to geopolitical uncertainty.