How rising fuel costs and a fall in demand is causing UK flight cancellations

WorldBusiness & Finance
2 Apr 2026 • 6:35 PM MYT
The Independent
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  • Aurigny, the Channel Islands airline, has cancelled some flights from mid-April to early June and introduced a £2 per sector fuel surcharge on new bookings.
  • These measures are a response to global instability, including the Iran war, rising oil prices, and a 13 per cent drop in demand for May flights.
  • Affected routes include those to and from London City, Exeter, and Bristol, with some services combined or passengers re-routed to London Gatwick.
  • A planned increase in weekly flights between Paris and Guernsey has been postponed until June due to the current climate.
  • Affected passengers are being contacted directly, offered alternative flights up to five days either side of their original booking, or a full refund.

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