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UK to allow airlines to cancel flights in advance amid fuel shortages

source: UK government -> target: UK airlines

On 2026-05-02, the UK government announced contingency plans to let airlines cancel flights in advance without losing takeoff and landing slots if fuel shortages hit this summer. Ministers also asked the country's four refineries to maximize jet fuel supply and explored allowing US-spec Jet A fuel to be used in the UK.

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