Finnair and Norwegian have reported stable fuel supplies and no immediate impact on operations despite growing concerns over shortages across Europe, according to the Helsinki Times.
The publication said both carriers continue to operate normally even as disruption to global oil flows linked to the Strait of Hormuz raises concerns across the aviation sector. Norwegian said it maintains close contact with fuel suppliers and has visibility on availability through to the end of May, while Finnair is continuing to monitor the situation as part of routine operational planning.
The relatively stable position of Nordic carriers contrasts with broader warnings from Airports Council International, which has cautioned that Europe could face a “systemic” jet fuel shortage within three weeks if shipping through the Strait of Hormuz does not resume. The organisation said supply constraints linked to the US-Iran conflict are already putting pressure on fuel availability as the peak summer travel season approaches.
Elsewhere in the region, the impact of rising fuel costs is becoming more visible. Scandinavian Airlines has announced the cancellation of around 1,000 flights in April as higher fuel prices weigh on operations, with jet fuel costs in Europe reported to have doubled since the onset of the conflict.