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Or sign-in if you have an account.Air Canada is reassuring customers that there will be no fuel shortage disrupting overseas flights this summer, including European destinations. Photo by Darryl Brooks /dbvirago - stock.adobe.comJust six weeks after airlines operating in Europe seemed to be facing disruptive fuel supply shortages, Air Canada and Lufthansa are saying it’s safe for customers to book their summer holiday trips. Enjoy the latest local, national and international news.Exclusive articles by Conrad Black, Barbara Kay and others. Plus, special edition NP Platformed and First Reading newsletters and virtual events.Unlimited online access to National Post.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword.Support local journalism.Enjoy the latest local, national and international news.Exclusive articles by Conrad Black, Barbara Kay and others. Plus, special edition NP Platformed and First Reading newsletters and virtual events.Unlimited online access to National Post.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword.Support local journalism.Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one account.Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments.Enjoy additional articles per month.Get email updates from your favourite authors.Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one accountShare your thoughts and join the conversation in the commentsEnjoy additional articles per monthGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorIn April, a wave of concern swept the travel industry after Fatih Birol, head of the International Energy Agency, made pronouncements that there was “maybe six weeks or so” of jet fuel left due to Iran’s blockade preventing oil tankers from getting through the Strait of Hormuz to the rest of the world, as the Iran-U.S. war raged on. However, in an email to Air Canada customers shared with National Post on Thursday, the airline assured prospective flyers that it is completely safe to book. “You may have seen recent headlines about the global fuel supply and its impact on travel to Europe and wondered what it means for your personal travel,” reads the email provided to the Post by Air Canada’s manager of communications, Peter Fitzpatrick.“Please be assured that we are fully expecting to operate our current summer schedule. While global fuel markets remain dynamic, Air Canada has a diversified and sophisticated fuel supply in place. There is no fuel shortage affecting our operations, including across Europe, and we do not anticipate any significant impact through the summer.”Air Canada continues in the email to point out that it has a sizable roster of destinations across Europe and therefore customers can “feel … confident” when they book their travel.Contrary to Europe, Canada has its own sources of jet fuel, as previously reported by National Post. The fuel concern became an issue in April for international operators flying back from Europe. One aviation expert cited a fuel shortage in northern Italy. Get a dash of perspective along with the trending news of the day in a very readable format.By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder.The next issue of NP Posted will soon be in your inbox.We encountered an issue signing you up. Please try againShortly after, Air Canada announced the cancellation of flights from Montreal and Toronto to New York’s JFK airport. And several other international carriers, such as Air France-KLM, Air India, Air New Zealand, Cathay Pacific, Lufthansa, United Airlines and Vietnam Airlines also announced cancellations.But Lufthansa has changed its tune. The airline’s chief commercial officer, Dieter Vranckx, said in a recent interview shared on the airline’s website that “there are no signs from our suppliers that fuel supply will be at risk this summer.” Echoing Air Canada’s position, he said, Lufthansa’s summer flight operations are not expected to be disrupted by fuel supply concerns. That includes its flights across six European hubs: Frankfurt, Munich, Zurich, Vienna, Brussels and Rome. Less than a quarter of jet fuel shipments destined for Europe need to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, Vranckx said. And to compensate for any shortfall, he noted that “imports are now increasingly reaching us from other continents — for example, from North America and Africa. In addition, European refineries have ramped up their jet fuel production to maximum capacity.” When asked whether it’s safe to book a holiday, he responded: “Absolutely — fuel supply is stable so summer’s good to go.” It should be noted, however, that supply and the cost of fuel are separate issues. In mid-April, Air Canada announced fuel-price-based cuts to domestic, U.S. and international destinations. That included the cuts to JFK, as well as cuts to routes out of Montreal to Algiers and Mexico. “Jet fuel prices have doubled since the start of the Iran conflict, affecting some lower profitability routes and flights which now are no longer economically feasible,” Air Canada said in an April 18 statement. “Schedule adjustments including some frequency reductions are being made in response.” Jet fuel prices have since been volatile, but they have recently fallen, as per the latest weekly data from the International Air Transport Association. However, that may not translate into a reduction in ticket prices. As National Post has reported, many airline executives have indicated that current high prices may become the new normal, even if fuel costs ease. Our website is the place for the latest breaking news, exclusive scoops, longreads and provocative commentary. Please bookmark nationalpost.com and sign up for our daily newsletter, Posted, here. 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