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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Simon Calder

British Airways owner to raise ticket prices amid fuel shortage crisis

Fly with confidence: Jet2 Boeing 737 Max - (Getty/iStock)

On the day that British Airways’ parent company IAG said it is “making some pricing adjustments to reflect higher fuel costs”, Jet2 has ruled out surcharging holidaymakers.

Meanwhile the boss of Brittany Ferries has hit out at transport companies that have not “hedged” their fuel requirements. This practice involves locking into a specific rate months in advance – protecting against a price surge.

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