It was a reality that was visible from afar, but one that people were unwilling to accept in a certain way. For several weeks, rumors had suggested that due to the conflict happening in the Middle East, the tourism industry and especially the airline sector could be directly impacted, leading to the cancellation of certain flights. This is particularly true for the company Transavia France, which stated that it would adjust its flight schedule for the months of May and June. The reason? The current geopolitical context in the Middle East and [...] its repercussions on aviation fuel prices », the airline indicated in a press release on April 26, 2026.
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Three solutions offered to passengers whose flight is canceled
And when there's a change in the schedule, it means some flights will be canceled, even though this affects only « less than 2% of the flight schedule » during this period. Passengers whose flight is affected will receive a text message and an email from the airline. They will then have three options: reschedule the flight, receive a credit for a future booking, or get a full refund for the ticket price.
The price of kerosene doubled
Such a decision is made due to the war between the United States and Iran, which is paralyzing the Strait of Hormuz through which a significant portion of the world's hydrocarbon production passes.
Fuel costs (on average 20%) are usually steady. Half of the kerosene used in Europe comes from Gulf countries. However, with a price that has nearly doubled in just a few weeks—from around $90 a barrel to over $200—European airlines are forced to reevaluate the number of aircraft they allow to take off and impose higher fares on their travelers.Voir cette publication sur Instagram