How long does Virgin Atlantic’s CEO say the airline has secure jet-fuel supply visibility, and what is the key condition affecting it?

Virgin Atlantic’s CEO Corneel Koster stated the airline has about six weeks of secure jet-fuel supply visibility, with clarity extending 'until the end of May', after which he has 'limited visibility'; this uncertainty is directly tied to the ongoing fallout from the war in Iran, which has restricted access to oil, driven up oil prices, shuttered airspaces, and disrupted flight routes across the Middle East since late February.

What specific fuel-risk mitigation measures has Virgin Atlantic taken, and what operational decision reflects its response to the crisis?

Virgin Atlantic has hedged close to 60% of its fuel and is actively coordinating with governments and London Heathrow Airport to ensure adequate fuel supply; operationally, the airline has already culled its Riyadh route — a destination it had only added a year earlier — reflecting its strategic reassessment of destinations amid tightening jet-fuel availability and rising geopolitical risk.

Virgin Atlantic Says Jet-Fuel Uncertainty to Build in Six Weeks

Apr 13, 2026

Virgin Atlantic CEO warns of jet-fuel supply uncertainty beyond six weeks due to Iran conflict restrictions, leading to route cuts and consumer fees despite 60% fuel hedging.

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2026-04-13

Virgin Atlantic Says Jet-Fuel Uncertainty to Build in Six Weeks

Virgin Atlantic Says Jet-Fuel Uncertainty to Build in Six Weeks

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