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Could a jet fuel shortage really cancel your holiday flight? :airplane:

As tensions rise involving United States, Israel, and Iran, concerns are growing about global aviation fuel supplies. Reports say the last tanker carrying jet fuel from the Gulf to the United Kingdom is arriving soon, sparking fears of potential disruptions.

Airlines say flights in April should continue normally thanks to supplies from countries like the US, India, and the Netherlands. However, experts warn that if the conflict continues and the Strait of Hormuz remains affected, Europe could face jet fuel shortages in the coming months.

Some Asian countries are already feeling the pressure, with airlines in Vietnam and the Philippines cancelling flights, while Pakistan has advised airlines to carry extra fuel.

So what does this mean for your next trip? Could rising fuel prices affect flights worldwide? Watch the video to find out.

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00:00Could your holiday flight be canceled because of jet fuel?
00:02A growing conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran is raising global concerns.
00:09Reports say the last tanker carrying jet fuel from the Gulf to the United Kingdom is about to arrive.
00:15That sounds scary, but airlines say there is no need to panic yet.
00:19The U.K. still imports aviation fuel from the U.S., India, and the Netherlands.
00:25So flights during April are expected to operate normally.
00:28But experts warn the situation could change quickly.
00:32The CEO of Ryanair says fuel supplies in Europe could drop by 10 to 25 percent if the conflict continues.
00:39And the biggest risk lies around the Strait of Hormuz.
00:42If that route stays disrupted, fuel shipments may slow down.
00:46Some Asian countries are already feeling the impact.
00:49Flights in Vietnam and the Philippines have started getting canceled.
00:53Meanwhile, Pakistan has advised airlines to arrive with extra fuel.
00:57But here is the good news.
00:59Major airlines already locked in cheaper fuel prices earlier.
01:03So passengers will not be charged extra for existing tickets.
01:07However future ticket prices could rise, if your flight gets canceled, airlines must refund you or provide another flight for
01:14free.
01:15So for now, your holiday flight is likely safe.
01:18But if the conflict continues, turbulence in the skies may be coming.
01:22So for now, your holiday flight is going to be coming.
01:22So for now, your holiday, I'll be coming to be coming.
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