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allenreed May 7th, 2026 06:01 PM

plan Europe flights?
 
What do people think about the jet fuel situation -- is it very risky to plan a European trip now by air?
Does travel insurance cover this situation if the airline has to cancel due a fuel shortage because of a war?
Thank you, D

abbydog May 8th, 2026 10:51 AM

Even without the war and fuel shortages, I'm finding international flights less and less reliable. So now I always purchase insurance that covers costs associated with cancellations and delays. I needed it last month when Lufthansa cancelled my connection from Frankfurt to Athens, and I have it for a trip on TAP to Portugal next month. But certainly U.S. tourism to Europe is way down this summer, so many people aren't tolerating the risk.

Travel_Nerd May 8th, 2026 11:22 AM


Originally Posted by allenreed (Post 17720048)
What do people think about the jet fuel situation -- is it very risky to plan a European trip now by air?
Does travel insurance cover this situation if the airline has to cancel due a fuel shortage because of a war?
Thank you, D

It depends on the policy. Some have very vague language over the Middle East situation being a "known event" since 2/28 that might make such coverage null, even for indirect circumstances. It is best to check with each individual policy. Be sure to check their known events before purchasing.


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