The government says it wants to reduce the likelihood of last-minute flight cancelations over the summer amid uncertainty over the Iran war.

Airlines ask for government help but insist threat of serious disruptions is falling

Ministers hope move would help avoid last-minute flight cancellations for passengers this summer over Middle East fuel supplies.

Price of aviation fuel has roughly doubled since the outbreak of Trump’s Iran war

The government says it wants to reduce the likelihood of last-minute flight cancelations over the summer amid uncertainty over the Iran war.