Transavia: The Air France-KLM Group's Low-Cost Carrier

History and positioning

Within the Air France-KLM group, Transavia covers the price-sensitive segment of demand that the main brands do not compete for directly, while still maintaining an operational and commercial link with the two flag carriers.

The fleet

It operates Boeing 737-700s and 737-800s, a uniform fleet consistent with the low-cost model also adopted by the other Dutch airlines in the same segment.

Routes and network

Destinations cover much of southern Europe and several North African countries, with a particular concentration on holiday routes to Spain, Portugal, Greece, Morocco and Egypt.

Fares and baggage

The fare model is fully unbundled: the base fare includes only cabin transport with a small carry-on bag, while checked baggage, an assigned seat and priority boarding are separate purchases, cheaper if made at the time of booking.

It is the best choice for anyone looking for cheap leisure flights between the Netherlands, the Mediterranean and North Africa. It is not suited to anyone who takes an assigned seat or included baggage for granted, items that here always have to be bought separately. A practical tip: choose your seat and baggage at the time of booking, because the same extras bought later, or at the gate, cost noticeably more than the initial price.