Four Italian airports are being warned that they may face jet fuel restrictions amid limited supplies from a key provider.
An aviation notice issued Saturday said that “due to limited fuel availability from Air BP Italia, refueling services for operators contractually linked to Air BP Italia may be subject to restrictions.” The affected airports are Bologna, Milan Linate, Treviso and Venice.
Italian news agency ANSA reported that Air BP Italia — a subsidiary of British oil giant BP — told airlines that priority would be given to ambulance and state flights, as well as flights lasting more than three hours. Other flights may face restrictions until at least April 9.
Danilo Recine, vice president of Italy’s pilot union ANPAC, told Sky TG24 that the situation should not lead to flight cancellations over the Easter weekend. However, he warned that “the problem will become a reality” if no solution is found to the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni visited Gulf states on Friday and Saturday in a bid to ensure continued access to crucial energy supplies amid the war in Iran. She said she would act “to guarantee Italy has access to the energy supply it needs.”
Fuel shortages could hit other European airports as a result of the U.S.-Israeli war. London Heathrow and other U.K. airports are among the most vulnerable, with some fuel-related flight disruptions already reported. Other major European hubs like France and Portugal could also be affected.
