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Aviation: Fuels

Asked by Mr Andrew SnowdenConservativeDepartment for TransportTabled Answered 20 May 2026UIN 1555

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what guidance she is offering passengers whose flights are impacted by jet fuel shortages.

Answered by Keir Mather

UK airlines are clear that they are not currently seeing a shortage of jet fuel, and there is no need for passengers to change upcoming travel plans.

It is important however that passengers are aware of their rights during any disruption and that is why the Government provides guidance through its Air Passenger Travel Guide advice page. In addition to this general guidance the Government and the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) have also published specific information such as the Jet fuel and travel plans: what you need to know advice page and CAA summer travel advice page.

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