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Jet2 Guarantees No Fuel Surcharges Through Summer 2028

Shielding customers from rising jet‑fuel bills tied to the Iran conflict, Jet2 takes a different approach from rivals that are cutting capacity and flagging large fare rises.

Overview

  • Jet2 has reaffirmed that it will not add fuel surcharges to flights or package holidays for winter 2026/27 and for all seasons on sale up to summer 2028, saying the price paid at booking will not change.
  • The carrier removed the contractual clause allowing surcharges earlier this year and says it has never applied such fees to customer bookings.
  • Rising jet fuel costs traced to the Iran and Middle East conflict have roughly doubled fuel bills and forced some airlines to respond by cutting seats to reduce flying.
  • EasyJet has announced cuts to its winter schedule totaling about 700,000 seats, and Ryanair’s chief executive has warned that fewer available seats and unhedged fuel positions could push fares up by as much as 20% next year.
  • The split in industry strategy leaves consumers with a clear tradeoff: booking certainty with Jet2 or potential lower up‑front fares from rivals that may levy surcharges later or shrink capacity, a dynamic that could drive higher prices and consolidation in the sector.