UK Airlines Can Cancel Flights Early to Save Fuel
UK airlines may cancel or merge flights this summer. New government plans aim to save jet fuel.
Airlines can cancel flights weeks early without losing their take-off and landing slots. Ministers hope this will stop last-minute cancellations during busy travel season.
The war in the Middle East is disrupting jet fuel supplies to the UK. Airlines are now checking which flights can be cancelled with the least disruption.
Klear Note — Jet fuel supplies to the UK are disrupted by Middle East conflict. Airlines normally lose landing slots if they cancel flights, so this new rule helps them plan ahead.
Key Terms 2
- slots Scheduled times an airline is allowed to take off or land
- consolidate Merge two flights into one to reduce fuel use