AN emergency law to protect holidays from the Iran War jet fuel crisis is being rushed through Parliament.
Airlines will be given rare freedoms to cut flights from their schedules if they can fit passengers on other planes with empty seats.
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An emergency law to protect holidays from the Iran War jet fuel crisis is being rushed through Parliament Credit: Alamy
The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has led to rocketing fuel prices – impacting airlines as well as motorists Credit: Reuters
Ministers say there is no jet fuel shortage yet — but the emergency measure will protect summer holidays if the tanks do run low in peak season.
Customers will be given at least two weeks’ notice if their flight details change.
Sir Keir Starmer told The Jattvibe on Jattvibeday: “I know many people are worried about what’s happening in the Middle East and what that means for their holiday plans.
“This isn’t our war, but it’s my job to do everything possible to make sure Brits don’t pay the price for it.
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“That’s why we are acting now to protect people from disruption. We are stepping in early to help ensure your summer holiday takes off.”
Downing Street is planning a “lightning consultation” on the proposals — estimated to take around four days. It will then bring in the law, which can be used as necessary.
Its aim is to relax rules that force airlines to go ahead with flights — even if seats are empty.
Jet fuel shortages are expected later this summer because of the Iran War.
The conflict has led to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, through which a fifth of the world’s oil and gas was shipped.
