Overview
- Martin Lewis told viewers that if you book flights and hotels separately, you are unlikely to get your hotel money back if a flight is canceled due to jet fuel issues because the hotel has not failed to provide a service.
- Under UK package travel rules, a canceled package generally triggers a full refund or re‑routing for the whole trip rather than leaving you to absorb separate hotel costs.
- Reviewing 40 travel insurance policies, Lewis found only a few would cover hotel losses after a fuel‑related flight cancellation, with most of those tied to paid bank account packages and just one standalone policy.
- The UK government says airlines pre‑buy fuel and airports hold stocks, reports no current jet‑fuel shortage, and advises passengers to check with airlines, follow FCDO travel advice, and ensure they have suitable insurance.
- With supply risks linked to disruption around the Strait of Hormuz and higher oil prices, Lewis urged travellers to seek hotels with free or low‑cost late cancellation to reduce exposure if flights do not operate.