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Passengers miss Milan to Manchester flight after passport control chaos

Issues with the EU’s entry-exit system continue across the continent

The Independent UK

Greece ditches new border rules for Britons after chaos across Europe

Under the regulations, travellers from the UK are supposed to be photographed and fingerprinted at EU airports and border crossings

Evening Standard

Can Europe avoid a summer of holiday flight and cross-Channel travel chaos?

Passengers face risk of cancellations due to fuel shortages – and long airport queues due to EU entry-exit system

The Guardian - UK

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‘Too heavy’ easyJet plane asks passengers to leave before take off

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The Independent UK

Flying soon? What the jet fuel crisis means for travellers and airlines

Jet fuel prices have roughly doubled since the war in Iran began – and shortages could start next.

Euronews

‘You can’t be what you can’t see’: The female pilots flying the flag for women in aviation

It’s been over 50 years since Britain’s first female jet airline pilot, Yvonne Pope Sintes, took off from Leeds for Glasgow – so why are just 5.8 per cent of UK captains women in 2026?

The Independent UK

Fuel shortages? I’ve just had a flight cancelled – and I’m still not worried

TRAVEL INSIDER: In the latest Travel Insider newsletter, Simon Calder explains why rising fuel fears and early flight cancellations are unlikely to ground summer holidays – and how the EU’s entry-exit system is still causing headaches for travellers

The Independent UK

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Jet fuel supplies are lagging. What does that mean for airlines and travelers?

A looming jet fuel shortage in Europe and Asia sparked by the Iran war and the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz could further upend world travel within weeks if oil doesn’t start flowing soon

The Independent UK

EasyJet flight halted before takeoff as weight limits trigger last-minute chaos

On Saturday morning, an EasyJet flight to Malaga took an unexpected detour as it faced a notable delay due to the aircraft's weight exceeding safety limits for the conditions. In a show of cooperation, five passengers chose to disembark, enabling the flight to recalibrate and continue its journey.

The Times of India

Stocks buoyed by Tesco and welcome GDP surprise

The FTSE 100 closed up 30.41 points, 0.3%, at 10,589.99.

Evening Standard

Europe only has six weeks of jet fuel supply left, energy chief warns

The energy boss warned summer holidays could be plunged into chaos if flights are cancelled

The Independent UK

Europe has six weeks’ supply of jet fuel left, energy boss warns

Fatih Birol, executive director of the International Energy Agency, warned there could be flight cancellations ‘soon’.

Evening Standard

Summer holidays alert: Flights face being cancelled as Europe 'runs out' of jet fuel in six weeks

‘Soon we will hear the news that some of the flights from city A to city B might be cancelled as a result of lack of jet fuel,’ says Fatih Birol, director of the International Energy Agency

Evening Standard

Europe has only six weeks’ supply of jet fuel left owing to Iran war, says energy chief

There will be flight cancellations ‘soon’ if oil supplies are not restored in coming weeks, says head of IEA

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EasyJet warns of impact on profits as Iran war hits bookings and fuel prices

Budget airline says passengers are leaving it later to book flights owing to economic uncertainty

Evening Standard

EasyJet takes £25m hit on surging fuel costs amid Middle East war

The Luton-based airline said it expects to report a half-year headline loss before tax of between £540 million and £560 million.

The Independent UK

EasyJet: Iran war causing ‘near-term uncertainty on fuel costs and customer demand’

Britain's biggest budget airline paid an extra £25m for fuel during March – equivalent to £560 per minute

The Independent UK

No aviation fuel crisis for the UK (yet) – but some key questions and answers just in case

Plane Talk: ‘Don’t panic’ is the message from the UK government and airlines

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The Guardian - UK

UK woman fears being stranded in Spain over new Home Office border rules

Natasha Cochrane de la Rosa was refused boarding on flight to London because she was not aware of the rule change

The Independent UK

Simon Calder answers your EU entry-exit system questions – from queues to what happens if you miss your flight

ASK ME ANYTHING: Travel expert Simon Calder answers readers’ questions on the EES rollout – from delays and missed flights to passenger rights, queues and what travellers can expect this summer

International Business Times UK

New EU Entry-Exit System Called A 'Nightmare' After 122 Passengers Are Left Stranded And Face £2,000 Costs

A breakdown in the new EU Entry-Exit System has left 122 easyJet passengers stranded at Milan Linate Airport. Travellers faced three-hour biometric queues and massive out-of-pocket costs after their flight departed with only 34 people on board.

The Independent UK

What you should do to avoid flight chaos this summer

With a large amount of the world’s jet fuel supply trapped in the Gulf, Britons’ holiday plans have been called into question

The Independent UK

How can I ensure I won’t miss my flight due to EES?

Exclusive: Airlines and airports blaming each other for EES chaos, while passengers are left out of pocket

Euronews

‘A systemic failure’: How the new Entry/Exit System (EES) brought chaos to EU border control

Airlines group calls on the European Commission to allow for the ‘full and partial suspension’ of EES until the end of summer ‘where necessary’.

The Times of India

EasyJet flight chaos: 100+ passengers stranded in Milan as EU entry-exit system causes major delays

A Leeds family and over 100 others missed their easyJet flight from Milan due to a new EU entry-exit system causing massive passport control delays. Despite arriving early, they faced biometric checks and a slow process, forcing them to spend £1,600 on alternative travel. EasyJet cited border control issues, while…

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