Overview
- TUI joined Monday, alongside Jet2 and easyJet, in pledging no fuel surcharges on pre-booked or new summer 2026 flights and package holidays.
- The Department for Transport said Friday that passengers do not need to change plans because airlines pre-buy fuel and airports hold stocks to keep operations resilient.
- Virgin Atlantic has already added fuel surcharges of about £50 in economy, £180 in premium economy and £360 in business, and IAG signaled pricing adjustments to reflect higher fuel costs.
- Airport Coordination Limited updated guidance so airlines can keep their take-off and landing slots if fuel shortages force cancellations, easing pressure to fly just to protect slots.
- Under UK Package Travel Regulations, tour operators can add fuel-related increases only with transparent calculations, and customers can cancel for a full refund if any surcharge exceeds 8%.