TUI update for passengers worried about risk of 'fuel shortages'

TUI update for passengers worried about risk of 'fuel shortages'The airline responded to a passenger who asked for an update on upcoming flightsCommentsTravelAmber O'Connor Money and Lifestyle reporter U35s10:08, 17 Apr 2026View 2 ImagesTUI posted the update in a social media message (stock photo)(Image: Getty)TUI has shared a message to passengers worried about possible 'fuel shortages'. The travel company issued advice on social media, responding to a customer with concerns.‌The update comes as experts have warned Europe could face jet fuel shortages if the Strait of Hormuz is not fully reopened in the coming weeks. Airports Council International (ACI) Europe, the trade body for European airports, previously said: "At this stage, we understand that if the passage through the Strait of Hormuz does not resume in any significant and stable way within the next three weeks, systemic jet fuel shortage is set to become a reality for the EU.‌"The fact that we are entering the peak summer season... is only adding to those concerns." On Thursday, the head of the International Energy Agency (IEA) warned Europe has "maybe six weeks of jet fuel left".‌Ryanair boss Michael O'Leary has also said disruption could begin in May. He previously told Sky News: "Fuel suppliers are constantly looking at the market."We don't expect any disruption until early May, but if the war continues, we do run the risk of supply disruptions in Europe in May and June, and we hope the war will finish sooner than that and the risk to supply will be eliminated."Content cannot be displayed without consent‌In response to the developments, a TUI passenger contacted the airline on X to ask if it could share an update for any flights booked after May 1. The social media user wrote: "TUIUK, with the reported jet fuel shortages, are you expecting holidays from May 1st to be affected?"Replying to the message on April 16, a cust...