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Which airlines are cancelling flights to the UK - and what can you do?

Since the start of the Middle East conflict, jet fuel prices have doubled between March and mid-April due to Strait of Hormuz shipping disruptions, leading some airlines to reduce flights to the UK, add surcharges, or increase fares—with long-haul routes via Asia seeing the biggest hikes (up to 76% for London to Melbourne). Consumer experts advise travelers to book insurance, check cancellation and compensation policies, be flexible with travel plans, and note that while airlines must provide refunds or rebooking for cancelled flights, they may avoid extra compensation if disruptions are deemed extraordinary circumstances, and most package holiday operators are waiving surcharges this year.