Airlines looking to consolidate their schedules this summer have been warned spiralling jet fuel prices are unlikely to count as "extraordinary circumstances" should they make any cancellations.
Airlines have been reminded of their obligations to passengers, despite fuel supply constraints (Credit: iStock / ozgurdonmaz)
The CAA has set out what it has described as "clear expectations" of airlines in an open letter to the aviation sector amid worries jet fuel supply constraints could yet disrupt flight schedules this summer, urging carriers put passengers' needs first.
Its warning came hours before Jet2 reiterated it was confident of operating its flying programme as normal over the coming months despite the war in Iran. "Our message to holidaymakers is that summer is on," said Chief Executive Steve Heapy.
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