BUDGET airline easyJet has issued a major update on its jet fuel supply including some flights that will now cost more.
EasyJet has revealed that bookings are lower for this summer compared to last year, as a result of the conflict in the Middle East – but flights are set to go ahead as planned.
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According to the short-haul airline, it has only sold 58 per cent of its seats available until the end of September – which is two per cent less than the same period last year.
However, easyJet boss Kenton Jarvis reassured that the airline is “not seeing any disruption to fuel supply” as he urged people to “book with confidence”.
When asked about the issue on BBC Radio 4’s Today programme, Jarvis said: “I would absolutely say don’t panic about it.
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“At easyJet, we fully intend to fly the summer schedule that we have on sale, and we also have a ‘book with confidence’ promise that we will not put fuel surcharges on, so once you’ve booked, that will be the price you pay.”
The airline has increased the prices of its winter flights though, for the 2026/27 season, by “two to three pounds”.
Jarvis said: “Fares for this summer are looking incredibly attractive.
“The fare price that we take is based on a number of factors – it’s based on the demand, the route, the timing of the route.
“What we’re seeing this summer is that fares are broadly in line with where they were this time last year, which obviously is incredibly good value.”
Jarvis did predict that some other airlines may run into problems though, due to the increased fuel costs.
He said: “The demand situation will mean that prices remain competitive throughout the summer.
“If you haven’t hedged, you won’t be able to pass on the incremental price of fuel very easily.
“I’m not going to speculate as to which airlines that might be, but airlines with considerable debt would be one to look at.”
Currently, easyJet has hedged (locked in the price of) 72 per cent of its fuel supply between now and the end of September at the prices available before the Iran conflict.
However, this falls to 53 per cent for the winter 2026/27 period.