Transavia is taking extra measures for stable operations
Transavia will adjust the network in May and June. By doing this again, we want to restore stability in the execution of the operation. Passengers who book with us should be assured that they can count on us. The fact that we have to intervene is disappointing and is of course not the service you can expect from Transavia.
Regardless of the restrictions on the number of passengers departing from Schiphol in May, we shared that we were experiencing unplanned shortages in our fleet at the beginning of April. These have previously led to changes and cancellations in our program/network.
Larger buffer
Even though we started this summer with a larger buffer (more reserve aircraft than last year), this appears to be insufficient at the moment. These shortages are not expected to be resolved in the next two months. Aircraft that are being phased in arrive late and we are also confronted with delays in maintenance work and long lead times to repair damage because the delivery of various aircraft parts has been delayed. There is also limited repair availability in the market.
All this means that we have to adjust flight schedules. Unfortunately, that also happens last minute. This often has to do with additional disruptions and unforeseen circumstances such as a new defect in an aircraft. As a result, we have sometimes disappointed passengers shortly before departure in recent weeks.
Clarity
By making adjustments to our network as quickly as possible in the period up to and including June, we want to provide passengers and partners with clarity in a timely manner. The precise interventions are not yet known. Where possible we rebook passengers or provide an alternative. Passengers whose flights are changed will receive a message from us as soon as possible, including a link to this website with more information.