The European Union is expected to clarify that European airlines may use Jet A-type fuel, commonly used in the U.S., to mitigate supply disruptions caused by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, alongside Europe’s standard Jet A-1 fuel. It will also confirm that ticket prices cannot be increased after sale. Airlines for Europe, representing carriers including Lufthansa, Air France-KLM, and IAG, had urged approval of Jet A imports. The European Commission is set to state there are no regulatory b

The European Union is expected to clarify that European airlines may use Jet A-type fuel, commonly used in the U.S., to mitigate supply disruptions caused by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, alongside Europe’s standard Jet A-1 fuel. It will also confirm that ticket prices cannot be increased after sale. Airlines for Europe, representing carriers including Lufthansa, Air France-KLM, and IAG, had urged approval of Jet A imports. The European Commission is set to state there are no regulatory barriers, though logistics system users may need to agree on any fuel-grade changes.