Fuel restrictions hit Italian airports as conflict in Middle East continues

Europe is the main importer of jet fuel from the Persian Gulf

Several airports in Italy issued advisories of limited fuel supplies for the next few days as the conflict in the Middle East shows few signs of ending.

Several airports in Italy issued advisories of limited fuel supplies for the next few days as the conflict in the Middle East shows few signs of ending.

Fuel restrictions for flights have been introduced at the airports of Bologna, Milan Linate, Treviso, and Venice, according to a Notice to Airmen, or Notam advisories. At Venice, authorities said that priority will be given to medical, state and flights longer than three hours. For other flights under three hours, a maximum of 2,000 litres per aircraft may be applied. Similar provisions are included in notices for Bologna and Treviso. The notices span from April 2 through to April 9.