Jet2, British Airways, Ryanair and Easyjet issue urgent flights update for June

Brits travelling through Jet2, British airways, Ryanair and Easyjet have been issued an important flight update for the month of June. Travel plans across the globe have been severely affected due to the rising jet fuel costs triggered by the Iran war.

However, travellers flying through the above airlines can take heart as the summer holidays plan are likely to go ahead as normal, it has been reported. EasyJet chief executive Kenton Jarvis told BBC Radio 4’s Today programme that customers should feel confident about their bookings, stressing that the airline has had no issues securing fuel supplies. Jet2 has given similar assurances, saying it also has sufficient fuel and will not introduce surcharges.

The UK’s third‑largest airline said it has received “positive updates” from its fuel providers, including news of increased production and additional imports from regions unaffected by the Middle East conflict.

IAG – which owns British Airways, Aer Lingus and Iberia of Spain – is talking of “pricing adjustments to reflect these higher fuel costs”. A spokesperson told The Independent.: “We are not seeing jet fuel supply interruptions, but fuel prices have risen sharply and, despite our hedging strategy, which gives some shorter-term mitigation, we are not immune to the impact.”

However, Simon Calder reassured customers “not to fret” and said: “BA will not come after you for more cash, and the airlines can charge only what the market will bear. And judging from some of the prices on offer, that isn’t a lot.”

Similarly, Jet2 said that it has ample fuel and will not impose surcharges. The airline and popular tour operator also confirmed that there are no plans to introduce any surcharges on any booked flights or holidays to cover rising costs, such as jet fuel.

Steve Heapy, CEO of Jet2, said: “We are in regular dialogue with our fuel suppliers, and the current picture is one of increased production and imports, meaning we continue to look ahead with confidence.”

Ryanair chief executive Michael O’Leary has cautioned that several European airlines may face serious financial strain — and even risk collapse — if high jet‑fuel prices persist through the summer.

Despite the turbulent market, he stressed that Ryanair remains “the best insulated, most hedged airline in Europe” and reiterated that the carrier will not introduce fare hikes or fuel surcharges for its customers