"At Venice, authorities stated that priority will be given to medical, state, and flights longer than three hours, while shorter flights may receive a maximum of 2,000 liters per aircraft."
"Italian airport operator Save SpA indicated that fuel limitations are not significant and relate to a single supplier, with other providers active across its airports."
"Pierluigi Di Palma, head of Italy's civil aviation authority ENAC, mentioned that the situation is 'under control' despite heightened tensions, but potential risks could emerge after April."
"Europe is the main importer of jet fuel from the Persian Gulf, with supplies from that region accounting for about half of European Union and UK imports."
Italian airports, including Bologna, Milan Linate, Treviso, and Venice, have issued advisories regarding limited fuel supplies due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Fuel restrictions prioritize medical, state, and longer flights, with a maximum of 2,000 liters allowed for shorter flights. The advisories are effective from April 2 to April 9. Despite the situation, Italian airport operator Save SpA stated that fuel limitations are not significant and operations for intercontinental flights remain unaffected. The head of Italy's civil aviation authority assured that the situation is under control, though risks may arise if supply issues persist.
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