British Airways, Ryanair, easyJet and Jet2 issue fuel warning amid Middle East war

British Airways, Ryanair, easyJet and Jet2 issue fuel warning amid Middle East warRyanair, British Airways and easyJet among other airlines issued the warning as jet fuel costs have soared due to the ongoing Strait of Hormuz disruption, a major shipping route for oil and gasCommentsTravelAntonio Scancariello and Bradley Jolly Overnight News Editor02:39, 22 Apr 2026View 2 ImagesBritish Airways are among several airlines encouraging the government for help(Image: PA)Airlines, including Jet2 and Ryanair, have warned Brits will face summer travel chaos — unless the government does more to help with the fuel crisis.‌Airlines UK, which represents the likes of Jet2, Ryanair, British Airways and easyJet, has urged for an emergency jet fuel plan to be drafted amid escalating tensions in the Middle East and the continued closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Carriers based in other nations, such as Lufthansa in Germany, have already scrapped flights amid the concerns.‌More flights will be cancelled and prices will go up unless the government helps our carriers, Airlines UK, which also represents Virgin Atlantic, has stressed. It warned that "the doubling of jet fuel costs (with fuel accounting for around one-third of airline costs) represents a major additional price shock".‌The document, seen by ITV News, was submitted to ministers and the regulator, the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), cautioning that should the disruption "continues or worsens", it will compel airlines to reduce flights and drive up fares. Airlines are calling on the government to introduce a number of measures, such as securing fuel supplies and greater flexibility to manage spiralling costs and potential compensation claims, the document indicates.READ MORE: Ryanair asks tourists 'please' stop wearing clothing item on board planesREAD MORE: EES system: Warning Brits face two-hour queues at European airports this EasterView 2 ImagesA container ship is seen in the Strait of Hormuz(I...