<div id="readability-page-1">  <p><time datetime="2026-04-29T10:16:29+01:00">    Wednesday 29 April 2026 10:16 am  </time></p>         <div>                                                                                                                 Add as a preferred        source on Google                        </div>    <figure>    <div>       </div> <img width="742" height="495" src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://www.cityam.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Jet2-plane-in-air-231123-e1726042297869.jpg/query-dz03NDI?x-oss-process=image/auto-orient,1/interlace,1/resize,w_1440,h_1440/quality,q_95/format,jpg" original-src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://www.cityam.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Jet2-plane-in-air-231123-e1726042297869.jpg/query-dz03NDI"/>  <figcaption>Jet2 has insisted it will not hike fares because of the Iran war</figcaption> </figure> <p>Budget airline Jet2 said Brits are leaving holiday bookings until the very last minute as the Iran war threatens to wreak havoc on summer tourism plans. </p><p>The UK’s third-largest package holiday provider said on Wednesday: “Since commencement of the conflict in the Middle East, the booking profile has become increasingly close to departure.”</p><p>But the airline said it has eight per cent more seats on offer this summer than last year, with its on-sale capacity for the season standing at 19.9m this year. </p><p>Jet2 has sought to quash fears of a jet fuel shortage, despite warnings that airlines may only have weeks of fuel left, as the blockage to the Strait of Hormuz sends energy prices soaring.</p><p>The AIM-listed firm said 87 per cent of its required fuel for the summer is fixed-price, saying it has a “high degree of cost certainty”.</p><p>“We are also maintaining frequent dialogue with our fuel suppliers and airport partners on fuel supply,” the firm said. </p><p>The Middle East conflict is “limiting visibility for the peak summer season” but Jet2 is “fully committed to pricing that is attractive,” the company said.</p><h2 id="h-jet2-will-not-impose-iran-war-surcharge">Jet2 will not impose Iran war surcharge</h2><p>The firm reported £2bn net cash and maintained its profit guidance of between £435m and £440m. </p><p>Last week, Jet2 ruled out following the owner of British Airways in adding a surcharge to its tickets to reflect the soaring jet fuel costs caused by the Iran war.</p><p>The holiday company removed the surcharge provision from its terms, though it had never previously applied the clause.</p><p>Steve Heapy, chief executive of the Leeds-based airline, said: “Holidaymakers should have every right to book their hard-earned break in the sun, without worrying about being hit with additional costs.”</p><p>The Jet2 boss said on Wednesday: “Clearly, we continue to monitor the situation in the Middle East but remain focused on our medium-term goals. </p><p>“Jet2 is a business with strong fundamentals, an attractive product offer, and a brand synonymous with VIP customer service.”</p><h2 id="h-airline-soared-on-tiktok-fame">Airline soared on TikTok fame</h2><p>The airline hailed its launch at Gatwick, where it said it is overperforming expectations with 400k summer passengers booked so far. Kicking off operations at the airport cost £11m, the firm said.</p><p>Before the Iran war grounded hopes of a flying year, Jet2 had seen a TikTok trend push it to record passenger numbers over the summer. </p><p>The firm said its tagline – “nothing beats a Jet2 holiday” – which was accompanied by Jess Glynne’s ‘Hold My Hand’, was viewed over 80bn times worldwide.</p><p>Jet2’s share price edged up 0.5 per cent on Wednesday to 1,075p, leaving the stock down 23 per cent in the year so far.</p> </div>

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<p>Jet2 报告称，由于对伊朗战争的担忧，英国的假期预订正在临近出发日期时进行。与去年相比，该航空公司将夏季座位容量增加了 8%，提供 1990 万个座位。Jet2 已以固定价格锁定了 87% 的燃料，确保了在能源价格上涨的情况下成本的确定性。该公司已排除对机票加收附加费的可能性，强调其对价格实惠的承诺。尽管 Jet2 的股价略有上涨，但今年仍下跌了 23%</p>

Jet2 表示，由于担心伊朗战争，英国人正在最后一刻预订假期