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Iberia and Vueling Rule Out Summer Cancellations or Surcharges as Fuel Costs Soar

Repsol has raised kerosene output by 20% to secure supply in Spain.

Overview

  • Iberia and Vueling said they will keep their summer flight schedules and will not add fees to tickets already bought.
  • Both airlines said they do not expect any jet fuel supply interruptions during the peak travel season.
  • Iberia said it has put strict cost savings in place to absorb higher fuel costs without new charges for customers.
  • Vueling said that if a flight change becomes necessary, which it called unlikely, customers can switch to another time on the same route or request a refund.
  • Repsol said it increased kerosene production by about 20% to ensure supply as jet fuel prices have nearly doubled to about $1,500 per ton and make up roughly 25% to 30% of airline operating costs.