The airline industry is increasingly concerned about a shortage of jet fuel if the conflict in the Middle East continues.
Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary warned on Wednesday that disruption to jet fuel supplies could start as early as May.
The price of jet fuel has doubled since the start of the war due to shortages.
Editor of Travel Extra Eoghan Corry and aviation expert Professor Marina Efthymiou join Fran McNulty to discuss the situation.
Professor Efthymiou says supply issues are largely being felt by Asian airlines at the moment but that will spread to other airlines in the coming weeks.
Airlines that use the Gulf airports are having to re-route which involves using more fuel.
Eoghan Corry recommends that if people are considering booking flights for summer holidays, the advice is to book as soon as possible, as the uncertainty around fuel prices and supply could results in higher air fares in the months ahead.
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