"Airlines are seeking to alter compensation rights for passengers by having fuel-related disruption counted as extraordinary circumstances, meaning stranded passengers would not be entitled to payouts beyond refunds."
"The briefing for government stated that if the current disruption to jet fuel supplies continued or worsened, airlines would be forced to cut flights and push up fares."
"Some airlines and observers believe supplies cannot be maintained for much longer while either Iran or the US blockade the strait of Hormuz."
"The head of the International Energy Agency indicated that flight cancellations would come soon if oil supplies from the Middle East were not restored, adding that Europe had only six weeks of jet fuel left."
Airlines are urging the UK government to ease environmental regulations, modify passenger rights, and reduce taxes on flying in response to rising costs and potential jet fuel shortages. They have submitted a list of policy requests, including suspending the emissions trading scheme and relaxing night flight limits. Airlines want fuel-related disruptions classified as extraordinary circumstances to limit compensation payouts. Concerns about jet fuel supplies persist, with warnings that cancellations may occur if Middle Eastern oil supplies are not restored soon.
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