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This couple lost £1,000 after their flight was cancelled - here is what to check so you don't

Airlines are responsible for offering alternative flights or refunds when operational issues - such as a shortage of jet fuel - leads to flight cancellations, according to trade body the Association of British Insurers

Airlines demand UK relax noise rules and cut flight tax as fuel shortage looms

shortage of jet fuel](https://www.theguardian.com/travel/2026/apr/18/europe-summer-holiday-flight-cross-channel-travel-cancelled-flights-airport-eu-ees) because of the war in the Middle East. A list of policy requests submitted to ministers and the aviation regulator includes suspending the emissions trading scheme and relaxing

Which airlines are cancelling flights to the UK - and what can you do?

cancellations will be a very small proportion of the millions of flights in and out of the UK, and the changes will be targeted on routes where there are multiple flights a day so that

Ryanair to shut Berlin base as it blames rise in German aviation tax

shortages](https://www.theguardian.com/travel/2026/apr/18/europe-summer-holiday-flight-cross-channel-travel-cancelled-flights-airport-eu-ees) have been eased, and Ryanair’s boss, Michael O’Leary, has warned of [having to cancel as much as 10% of late summer flights](https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/apr/01/uk-is-most-vulnerable-european-country-to-jet-fuel-shortages-ryanair-boss-says) if shipping does

Air France-KLM cuts capacity growth forecast amid expected $2.4bn fuel bill rise

policy”, which will save the airline $1.5bn. Despite that, the airline’s total fuel bill for 2026 is expected to be $9.3bn, an increase of $2.4bn compared with 2025. It expects

European flight prices are falling in short term, Wizz Air boss says

shortages did occur, Váradi said it would create a "complete mess", with some airports or suppliers having fuel when others did not. "Ultimately, if there is not fuel anywhere, then you will have to cancel

The threat to summer holidays looming from jet fuel shortages

cancellations and severe delays due to jet fuel shortages will qualify as "exceptional circumstances". Under EU rules, this will allow airlines to avoid paying financial compensation to passengers, though they will still be entitled

Bangladesh seeks IMF aid: How badly has Iran war hit its economy?

policy priorities,” Krznar said in a statement. “The IMF remains a committed partner to Bangladesh in its efforts to secure lasting macroeconomic and financial stability, strengthen resilience, and support strong, inclusive growth.” Neither side disclosed

Wednesday briefing: How Trump’s attempt to reopen to strait of Hormuz brought war closer again

airlines redraw their operations because of soaring jet fuel prices amid the Middle East conflict. 3. ***UK news***| A British crew member who became ill after a suspected outbreak of hantavirus on luxury cruise ship