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.
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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.
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