The summer holidays of Romanians who choose the plane could be affected, warn European airports, which show that if the supply of oil through the Strait of Hormuz is not quickly resumed, the EU risks entering a fuel crisis even before the peak period of travel, according to ProTV News.
Although the European Commission claims there are currently no supply problems, officials admit the situation could deteriorate rapidly.
At the moment, the market is “under pressure”given that approximately 70% of the aviation fuel requirement is produced in European refineries, and the rest comes from imports.
Fears of increased ticket prices, flight delays or cancellations
Blockages in the supply chain could generate immediate effects: not only increased ticket prices, but also flight delays or cancellations, including in the height of the summer season.
Europe’s biggest airline, based in Ireland and carrying more than 200 million passengers a year, is warning that it could reduce the number of flights in the summer months by up to 10% if the situation persists.
The European Commission has announced that it will present new measures next week to manage the energy crisis, measures that could also include the aviation sector.
In parallel, the member states rejected the European Parliament’s proposals regarding more favorable rules for passengers in case of cancellations or delays. Governments are demanding higher thresholds for compensation: four hours for short flights and six hours for long ones.
We remind you that since the launch of the military attacks of the United States and Israel on Iran on February 28, the price of aviation fuel has increased several times, putting pressure on airlinesand poses risks for the operation of European airports, according to euronews.com.
Low-cost airline Ryanair has announced a significant reduction in its flight network in Europe for 2026, a decision that will affect millions of passengers and have a major impact on regional airports.
