A budget airline is expected to cancel "several flights" set to take off in May and June as the ongoing jet fuel crisis continues. Transavia, the low-cost budget subsidiary of Air France-KLM, has confirmed updates to its schedule over the next two months as disruption continues to hit the aviation industry.

The cost of fuel is behind the cancellations to flight services, with the brand specifically mentioning the Middle East crisis as behind the move. The disruption could be a blow to passengers, but it is believed that cancellations will affect less than 2% of flights.

Transavia France said: "Due to the current geopolitical context in the Middle East and its impact on aviation fuel prices, it is adjusting its flight schedule and is forced to cancel several flights scheduled for May and June 2026."

Affected customers are set to be informed of the cancellations by email and text message. However, it is understood that a flight on the same route could be offered within 24 hours of any cancellation.

According to RMC, Transavia will offer three options to customers who have been affected by the cancellations. Those impacted will either be able to secure a postponement of the flight without any additional fees, a voucher for a future booking or a full refund on their original ticket.

Jet fuel prices in Europe have doubled since the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and disruption to oil supplies in the Middle East. Earlier this month, the International Energy Agency (IEA) warned that Europe has maybe "six weeks of jet fuel left".

Ryanair boss Michael O'Leary stressed that airlines could be in trouble if jet fuel shortages continue.

He said: "If pricing stays higher for longer this summer, we think a number of our airline competitors in Europe are going to face real financial difficulties."

However, the Government stressed that UK airlines are clear they are not currently seeing a shortage of jet fuel.

The Government said: "There is no current need for passengers to change their travel plans. UK airlines buy jet fuel in advance, and airports maintain stocks to support their resilience. The government is working closely with the aviation industry to monitor risks and minimise disruption to passengers."

Express.co.uk has contacted Transavia for comment.