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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Harriette Boucher

European airports warn of half-term holiday chaos due to jet fuel shortage

Airports across Europe could face “systemic” jet fuel shortages within three weeks if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed, an airport industry group has warned.

Airports Council International Europe, which represents more than 600 airports in 55 countries, sent a letter to the European Commission, stating that a fuel crunch would “significantly harm the European economy”.

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