Jet2 has issued an update on its half-term travel situation, reassuring passengers about Greece travel and addressing fears over jet fuel supply. The update comes amid ongoing concerns about the impact of geopolitical tensions on fuel availability, though the airline insists there will be no immediate disruption.
In its update on Wednesday, May 27, Jet2 reported operating its busiest-ever weekend, with a record number of customers travelling for the May half-term from airports across the UK. Top-performing destinations included the Balearics, Canaries, Turkey, Mainland Spain, Portugal, Greece, Cyprus, Malta, Croatia and Bulgaria.
The airline is preparing for a busy summer season, with a fleet of 139 aircraft serving 14 UK airports and flying to destinations across Europe, the Mediterranean, Canary Islands and North Africa. CEO Steve Heapy said: 'This weekend saw us operate a record-breaking weekend, as customers took advantage of the bank holiday weekend and May half-term and took off to the sunshine.'
Heapy added: 'Everything is geared up and ready for a busy summer and our message to holidaymakers is that summer is very much on.' The upbeat position follows positive updates from fuel suppliers, who have reported increased production and additional jet fuel imports.
Ryanair boss Michael O'Leary echoed the sentiment on jet fuel supply, stating he had 'no issues over jet fuel supply right now through to the end of September'. However, he warned of concerns about oil prices due to disruption in the Strait of Hormuz, which could lead to 'airlines failing all over Europe'.
