Jet2 has issued a significant update affecting all flights scheduled throughout June, introduced amid ongoing worries about how the escalating US–Iran conflict might impact global jet‑fuel supplies. Despite the heightened concern, airlines such as Jet2 and Ryanair continue to stress that they do not anticipate any immediate disruption to their operations.
The latest statement released by the popular tour operator revealed it had experienced its busiest weekend on record. Jet2 announced that it had seen an unprecedented number of passengers departing from airports across the UK for the May half-term break.
Now, Jet2 is gearing up for the summer season with a fleet of 139 aircraft transporting passengers on their getaways from 14 UK airports to locations across Europe, the Mediterranean, Canary Islands and North Africa.
Steve Heapy, CEO of Jet2, 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.
“Given the number of customers who travelled with us over the weekend, it is very clear how much people want to get away and enjoy their well-deserved holidays.
“With our famous Red Team looking after customers, holidaymakers can look forward to creating memories and be assured of a wonderful holiday.
“Everything is geared up and ready for a busy summer and our message to holidaymakers is that summer is very much on. We have always been very clear about our plans to operate as normal this summer, and the busy weekend shows just how eager customers are to get away.”
Jet2’s latest statement follows its reassurance to passengers that “summer is on,” even as concerns grow over the availability of jet fuel.
The airline says its confidence is based on positive updates from its suppliers, who have reported increased production and additional imports of jet fuel, helping to stabilise supply despite wider uncertainty.
