Transavia France: How Fares and Baggage Work on Low-Cost Flights

The Dutch Low-Cost Model Applied to France

The launch came after earlier attempts by the Air France group to start its own in-house low-cost brand, held back for years by union tensions. Relying on the Transavia brand, already established in the Netherlands, made it possible to break that deadlock.

A Fleet of Boeing 737s Only

The fleet consists of Boeing 737-800s in a high-density single-class configuration, designed to maximize available seats on short- and medium-haul leisure routes.

Four Regional Bases Toward the Mediterranean

From Orly, Nantes, Montpellier and Lyon, the network mainly connects Morocco, Greece, Portugal and several Mediterranean islands, with an offering that expands considerably in the summer months.

How the Fares Work

The basic ticket excludes checked baggage and seat selection, which can be purchased separately; there are more flexible fare tiers that include free changes, designed for those who expect to need to change dates.

What Passengers Say

• Strengths: aggressive prices to Morocco and Greece, and punctuality in line with the low-cost sector average.
• Weaknesses: slower refunds in case of French air traffic controller strikes, and limited legroom, a common complaint on flights longer than three hours.

It is suited to those looking for a cheap direct flight to Morocco or Greece from a French regional city without going through Paris; it is less suitable for those who need a lot of flexibility in changing dates, since basic fares are non-refundable and can be changed only for a fee. A practical tip: turn on the app's notifications on a day with a possible French air traffic control strike, because cancellations are often announced at short notice.