Book Now: Summer Flights Skyrocketing Due to Iran Conflict

0:00On April 18th, travel experts are telling Brits to lock in those summer flights right now or watch prices skyrocket from the Iran conflict messing with oil supplies. Long haul tickets have already jumped 300 pounds, and short haul trips to spots like the Mediterranean could follow suit in weeks. The Strait of Hormuz, key for jet fuel from the Gulf, got shut after some back and forth open briefly, then closed again when the US wouldn't lift. What Iran calls a blockade, merchant ships even took gunfire trying to pass, putting any ceasefire at risk. Even if it reopens soon, supply chains won't flip overnight, says one airline advisor, expect glitches for the next six weeks to two months. Fairs started climbing back in February when the war kicked off under Trump. Airlines are already slashing flights. KLM cut 160 over the next month, look tons as pausing a subsidiary and others like British. Airways and Virgin Atlantic are trimming too. The UK government's got a team prepping for shortages, boosting imports, but over 60% still comes from the Middle East.

1:07Smaller airports and new routes face the biggest hits, with possible cancellations piling up and road fuel staying pricey, could spark protests like in. Ireland. Best bet, book early and brace for a bumpier travel season ahead.