Although the price of a barrel of oil has fallen back to around $100, it remains high. At the same time, disruptions and blockages in the Strait of Hormuz remain in place despite a fragile de-escalation. This has raised concerns about whether airlines operating in Luxembourg could face difficulties securing sufficient kerosene supplies.
In response to a parliamentary question from ADR MP Michel Lemaire, Mobility Minister Yuriko Backes sought to reassure the public.
"For the moment, the government sees no concrete reason to believe that operations at Luxembourg Airport could not be maintained during the summer," she said.
The minister nevertheless stressed that the situation remains highly volatile. As a precaution, the government has decided to establish "a coordination group in order to be able to take appropriate measures should shortages arise during the year".
Alternative supply options are also being examined, including the use of a different fuel. However, at this stage, there is no indication that easier access to American kerosene will be introduced quickly. The fuel used in the United States, Jet Fuel A, differs from the Jet A1 kerosene commonly used in Europe.
Backes also said there was no reason to abandon the mandatory use of sustainable aviation fuels, which currently account for 2% of airlines' fuel consumption. Doing so, she argued, "would not free up any additional capacity for conventional fuels".
Passengers wishing to familiarise themselves with their rights in the event of flight disruptions can consult the EU's official Your Europe website or our summary article down below.
