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Jet2 Updates Jet Fuel Hedging as Last-Minute Bookings Surge Amid Middle East Tensions

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Jet2 has revealed that holidaymakers are increasingly leaving their bookings to the last minute, driven by concerns over the ongoing conflict in the Middle East and its impact on travel. The airline, which operates flights from Birmingham and other UK airports, noted that customers are making reservations closer to their departure dates than usual. This shift in booking behavior comes amid continued geopolitical instability, which Jet2 says is “limiting visibility” for the peak summer travel season and beyond.