No massive flight cancellations expected this summer in France, minister says

French Transport ​Minister Philippe Tabarot said ​on Friday ‌he did ​not expect massive flight cancellations this summer by airlines due ‌to a shortage of jet fuel.

French Transport ​Minister Philippe Tabarot said ​on Friday ‌he did ​not expect massive flight cancellations this summer by airlines due ‌to a shortage of jet fuel. Most airlines have no interest in cancelling flights during the summer when they ‌make most of their revenues, though some have ‌slightly reduced their traffic, he said.

Transavia France cancelled 2% of its flights in May and June, a spokesperson ⁠said ​on Friday. The ⁠French government is preparing aid measures to support airlines such ⁠as deferrals of social security contributions, extended tax payment ​deadlines and flexibility on fuel loads.

European authorities ⁠are scrambling for solutions to prevent broad aviation disruptions this ⁠summer ​after European airlines have warned of jet fuel shortages within weeks as a result ⁠of the Iran war. Europe is more dependent on ⁠jet ⁠fuel imports, with some 75% from the Middle East, than for any other transport ‌fuel.