Government reveals plan to stop flight cancellations amid airline fuel shortage

Ministers are drawing up plans to allow airlines to consolidate flight schedules to save jet fuel this summer (Picture: Getty Images)

Airlines will be able to consolidate services on the same day to avoid leaving passengers stranded in the event of a jet fuel shortage, the government has said.

Ministers have unveiled a package of measures to reduce the risk of holidays being cancelled last minute, including by allowing carriers to hand back slots without the risk of losing them for the following season.

The latest move comes following discussions with representatives from both airlines and airports including Heathrow and Read Entire Article