Wizz Air has reassured passengers that its operations remain fully stable and unaffected by recent government measures aimed at conserving jet fuel. The airline confirmed it plans to operate its full summer schedule, flying customers safely to destinations across its network.
The UK government introduced a temporary rule change on Sunday, May 3, allowing airlines to consolidate passengers from different flights onto fewer aircraft. This move is designed to reduce fuel consumption amid warnings of a potential jet fuel shortage if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed.
Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander told Sky News that airlines have good visibility over jet fuel supply for the next six to eight weeks. She expressed confidence that the majority of travellers this summer will have a similar experience to last year, with no current disruption to supplies.
Consumer group Which? criticised the rule change, arguing that regulations should not be bent in favour of airlines. Shadow transport secretary Richard Holden warned that families could be herded onto different planes at times chosen by airlines, while Green Party leader Zack Polanski called for private jets to be grounded to conserve fuel.
Wizz Air's statement follows similar reassurances from other UK carriers, including Jet2, which confirmed it will not impose surcharges on existing bookings to offset rising fuel costs. Lufthansa, however, has announced plans to axe 20,000 flights due to capacity reductions.
