UK flight cancellation rules eased

The UK government has introduced emergency measures allowing airlines to cancel or consolidate flights weeks in advance to conserve jet fuel.

The move aims to prevent last-minute travel chaos as the ongoing Middle East conflict continues to disrupt global fuel supplies.

Airlines including Ryanair, easyJet, and Jet2 have expressed confidence in maintaining their schedules despite the new flexibility.

However, travel experts have warned that the changes could lead to a summer of uncertainty for holidaymakers.

The temporary rules will remain in place as long as the fuel crisis persists.