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

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.

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.

The airline should refund or even rebook you.

What you're risking are all the other costs. Don't book hotels you can't cancel or change the dates for.

I doubt you will be able to rely on travel insurance. You will just have to try to minimise costs if things go pear shaped. And nobody knows whether that will happen.

Thank you Abbydog, AI told me the other day that jet fuel is a severe problem now in Europe. D