Helsinki, April 13, 2026 — The Europe Today: European airlines are closely monitoring fuel supply risks amid escalating geopolitical tensions, but Finnair and Norwegian Air Shuttle have confirmed they currently have sufficient fuel reserves to maintain normal operations, according to reports by Helsingin Sanomat.
The report comes as concerns intensify over potential disruptions linked to the continued closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical route for global oil shipments affected by the ongoing regional conflict.
Industry body ACI Europe has warned that jet fuel stocks across Europe could last only up to three weeks if shipping through the strait does not resume, raising alarms across the aviation sector.
Despite these concerns, Finnair Communications Chief Päivyt Tallqvist said the airline continues to monitor developments closely but sees no immediate impact on its operations.
“We are following the situation. Preparing for different scenarios is part of an airline’s daily work,” she told Helsingin Sanomat.
Similarly, Norwegian’s Communications Director Mira Linnamaa stated that fuel availability remains strong, particularly in the Nordic region, with no disruption to bookings for the upcoming spring and summer seasons.
“Availability is very good, and our situation is stable,” she said, assuring passengers that flights can be booked without concern.
According to the report, Norwegian remains in daily contact with fuel suppliers such as St1 and Neste, maintaining visibility on fuel supplies through at least the end of May.
However, the broader European aviation sector is beginning to feel the strain. Scandinavian Airlines has announced the cancellation of approximately 1,000 flights in April due to rising operational costs linked to the conflict. Jet fuel prices across Europe have reportedly doubled, prompting the airline to introduce a fuel surcharge.
The situation underscores the growing vulnerability of global aviation to geopolitical disruptions, particularly in key energy transit routes such as the Strait of Hormuz.
