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The Independent UK · Apr 17

Flying soon? What the jet fuel crisis means for travellers and airlines

Jet fuel prices have roughly doubled since the war in Iran began – and shortages could start next.

Euronews · Apr 17

‘You can’t be what you can’t see’: The female pilots flying the flag for women in aviation

It’s been over 50 years since Britain’s first female jet airline pilot, Yvonne Pope Sintes, took off from Leeds for Glasgow – so why are just 5.8 per cent of UK captains women in 2026?

The Independent UK · Apr 17

Europe only has six weeks of jet fuel supply left, energy chief warns

The energy boss warned summer holidays could be plunged into chaos if flights are cancelled

The Independent UK · Apr 16

Europe has six weeks’ supply of jet fuel left, energy boss warns

Fatih Birol, executive director of the International Energy Agency, warned there could be flight cancellations ‘soon’.

Evening Standard · Apr 16

Summer holidays alert: Flights face being cancelled as Europe 'runs out' of jet fuel in six weeks

‘Soon we will hear the news that some of the flights from city A to city B might be cancelled as a result of lack of jet fuel,’ says Fatih Birol, director of the International Energy Agency

Evening Standard · Apr 16

Europe has only six weeks’ supply of jet fuel left owing to Iran war, says energy chief

There will be flight cancellations ‘soon’ if oil supplies are not restored in coming weeks, says head of IEA

The Guardian - UK · Apr 16

EasyJet warns of impact on profits as Iran war hits bookings and fuel prices

Budget airline says passengers are leaving it later to book flights owing to economic uncertainty

The Guardian - UK · Apr 16

EasyJet takes £25m hit on surging fuel costs amid Middle East war

The Luton-based airline said it expects to report a half-year headline loss before tax of between £540 million and £560 million.

Evening Standard · Apr 16

EasyJet: Iran war causing ‘near-term uncertainty on fuel costs and customer demand’

Britain's biggest budget airline paid an extra £25m for fuel during March – equivalent to £560 per minute

The Independent UK · Apr 16