EasyJet has issued a major update for all holidaymakers with flights booked this summer, pledging not to impose surcharges on any pre-booked flights or package holidays, including future bookings. The announcement comes amid mounting concerns that the Iran crisis, which has led to the closure of the crucial Strait of Hormuz and severely disrupted global oil supplies, could significantly affect jet fuel availability.
EU Warning on Holiday Impact
EU energy commissioner Dan Jorgensen warned that 'it's very likely that many people's holidays will be affected, either by flight cancellations or very, very expensive tickets' because of the crisis. Fears have been growing that travellers could face additional charges from airlines attempting to manage spiralling fuel costs.
EasyJet's Assurance
EasyJet confirmed that its Best Price Guarantee and Ultimate Flexibility policy means customers can book with confidence. A statement read: 'easyJet and easyJet holidays has confirmed that it will not introduce surcharges on its flights or package holidays, giving customers complete peace of mind when booking. No surcharges will apply to any pre-booked easyJet holidays packages or to any new bookings for summer 2026. easyJet currently sees no disruption to its jet fuel supply and all flights and package holidays continue to operate normally.'
Garry Wilson, CEO of easyJet holidays, said: 'We know that holidaymakers may have questions about what recent global events might mean for their travel plans this summer so we are giving our customers absolute peace of mind that no surcharges will be added to their flights or package holidays. Our operations remain unaffected, so customers can be confident that not only will their holiday go ahead as planned, but there will be no surprise extra payments, and they can enjoy their brilliant holidays at unbeatable prices.'
Jet2 Follows Suit
Jet2 has also confirmed it will not impose surcharges on any pre-booked flights or holidays to offset rising costs. The airline has scrapped the surcharge provision across all flights and holidays, despite never having previously applied them. The policy covers all bookings made through any channel, excluding tourist taxes payable at the resort.
Steve Heapy, CEO of Jet2, said: 'Holidaymakers should have every right to book their hard-earned break in the sun, without worrying about being hit with additional costs, and they can have that complete assurance when they book a flight or holiday with Jet2. As a result of today's announcement, customers booking with Jet2 know that they are locking in their price without additional cost surprises later and we strongly believe that is the right thing to do by them. Ahead of a busy summer this is yet more evidence of why, on top of our incredible holidays and award-winning customer service, nothing beats a Jet2holiday.'
Government Guidance
The Department for Transport issued direct guidance to passengers, stating: 'There is no current need for passengers to change their travel plans. UK airlines buy jet fuel in advance, and airports maintain stocks to support their resilience. The government is working closely with the aviation industry to monitor risks and minimise disruption to passengers. If your flight is cancelled, you have clear legal rights, including the right to a full refund or re-routing.'
IAG's Different Stance
However, IAG – the parent company of British Airways, Aer Lingus and Spain's Iberia – has spoken of 'pricing adjustments to reflect these higher fuel costs'. A spokesperson said: 'We are not seeing jet fuel supply interruptions, but fuel prices have risen sharply and, despite our hedging strategy, which gives some shorter-term mitigation, we are not immune to the impact.'
