A flight attendant shared the urgent warning with Jet2 holidaymakers, as well as those flying abroad with Ryanair, TUI, Easyjet and more.

Should the carrier not provide this help on the spot, the CAA suggests travellers make their own "reasonable" plans, keep all receipts, and seek reimbursement later on although it points out that extravagant hotel bills and alcoholic drinks won't typically qualify for refunds.

The government has been urged to introduce a new tax on jet fuel which could raise up to £6 billion a year from UK airlines

The government has been urged to impose a tax on aviation fuel to bring in up to £6 billion a year, a think tank has said

UK holidaymakers flying with airlines such as Ryanair, Easyjet, Jet2, and TUI could be hit by a new jet fuel tax. Experts suggest this could generate an impressive £6 billion annually, helping to address the massive £22 billion deficit Labour say has been created by Tory policies.

A new jet fuel tax has been proposed by campaigners in a bid to plug the £22bn black hole - and it could soon be passed on to passengers