BRITS can still jet off on their summer holidays despite Middle East chaos sparking fears of cancelled flights, the Transport Secretary insisted yesterday.
Heidi Alexander moved to reassure Sun readers after airlines axed 120 UK flights this month amid and .
Brits have been told summer holidays are safe despite Middle East chaos sparking flight cancellation fears Credit: Getty
Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander moved to reassure travellers after airlines axed 120 UK flights this month amid disruption to jet fuel supplies caused by the Strait of Hormuz blockade Credit: AP
She said families should still feel confident booking a summer break, with more flights taking off from Britain now than at the same point last year.
Around 6,000 flights are expected to arrive or depart from UK airports every day this month, including roughly 5,000 trips abroad.
New figures show UK arrivals and departures have been higher every week so far this year compared to the same period in 2025.
despite growing fears over the conflict in the Middle East.
Airlines UK has also stressed none of the cancellations were caused by fuel shortages.
Ms Alexander told The Sun: “I know Sun readers are concerned about their travel plans but the actual numbers show more people are flying now than at this point last year.
“That should give everyone confidence when they’re booking that well-earned break.
“Less than one percent of UK flights have been cancelled and Airlines UK has been clear that none of those are down to fuel shortages.
“Holidays are taking off as planned, and on the basis of current information, I am confident that a majority of people travelling this summer will have a similar experience to last year.”
She added: “We’re not sitting on our hands though. We’ve stepped in early and are consulting with airlines so they can get ahead of any problems and lock in schedules to prevent last minute disruption.”
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