Fuel crisis reshapes flight rules across United Kingdom

The UK government has announced a temporary easing of rules for airlines due to potential disruptions this summer linked to high jet fuel prices, according to the Department for Transport.

Airlines will be allowed to combine passengers from different flights and reduce the number of aircraft on routes where multiple daily services operate to the same destination. The move is intended to prevent low-load flights and reduce fuel consumption, Caliber.Az reports via British media.

The decision has sparked debate. Conservative Party representatives said the new rules give carriers too much flexibility to rebook passengers at any convenient time. Consumer group Which? warned that the changes should not be introduced solely in the interests of airlines.

The Department for Transport said the measure will improve timetable predictability and give passengers “greater confidence” amid market instability.

By Jeyhun Aghazada