Airlines told to prepare for weeks of summer travel disruption amid jet fuel shortage chaos

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Airlines have been told to prepare for large-scale flight disruption amid fears over jet fuel stockpiles at the height of the summer holidays.Under new plans, airlines facing fuel shortages will be allowed to cancel flights weeks ahead of time without forfeiting their take-off and landing slots at congested airports.The Government has developed new contingency measures designed to help carriers plan proactively, reducing the likelihood of chaotic last-minute cancellations for travellers.Ministers have also requested that Britain's four refineries boost jet fuel production - and are investigating options to import additional supplies from America.Carriers say they have not yet suffered fuel supply issues - but analysts have cautioned that any further twists in the war in Iran could disrupt deliveries and trigger shortages within weeks.Britain imports roughly 65 per cent of its jet fuel, with a substantial portion typically arriving from the Middle East.The closure of the Strait of...

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