Transavia, the low cost airline of Air France (2024)

FAQs

Is Transavia France a low-cost airline? ›

We are a low-cost airline

Transavia is part of the AIR FRANCE KLM Group. This makes us a member of the largest aviation group in Europe.

Transavia – a low-cost airline belonging to the Air France-KLM Group – operates direct flights to and from the Netherlands and France.

transavia.com is a Dutch low cost airline that offers charter flights and scheduled flights to summer and winter holiday destinations around Europe and to the Mediterranean. We are market leader in holiday air travel in the Netherlands.

Transavia is a Frenchlow-cost carrier. Travellers rate it 7.1/10 on average, indicating good service. This rating is superior the average of other carriers.

Am I always allowed to take my cabin bag in the cabin? No, you can only take a cabin bag (55 x 35 x 25 cm*), for example a trolley or travel bag, if you booked it in advance. However, you are always allowed to take one piece of hand luggage (max 40 x 30 x 20 cm*) in the cabin, such as a small backpack or handbag.

With our Transavia menu, you can choose from hot snacks, sandwiches, soft drinks and juices and more. There is plenty of choice when it comes to food on the plane. Alcoholic beverages are permitted during the flight but must be purchased on board.

The company has always been keen to embody its signature “we make low-cost feel good” by making quality of service a priority. The welcome on board, the professionalism and the enthusiasm of the Cabin Crew are qualities recognized by passengers.

Cons of Budget Airlines

These airlines also typically do not provide in-flight food with the cost of your ticket. Travelers have to pay extra to get any kind of snacks on a flight. Many times, these airlines won't offer refunds. This means travelers have to schedule flights in advance and adhere to that schedule.

Transavia flies with a young and environmentally friendly fleet of 73 Boeing 737 aircrafts, in particular the 800 series.

Transavia flies with a modern fleet of 85 Boeing 737-800 airplanes and 4 Boeing 737-700 airplanes.

Does Delta own Transavia? ›

Transavia Airlines B.V. is 100% owned by KLM, which in turn is owned by Air France-KLM; however, Transavia is run as an independent operation.

Ownership and structure

Transavia France is 95.51% owned by Air France and 4.49% owned by Transavia of the Netherlands, both of which in turn are ultimately owned by Air France-KLM. Transavia is run as an independent operation, with both arms operating with an identical business model, website and image.

If you have chosen the Max fare, a cabin bag and Priority Boarding are included in your package.

Air France is one of 34 airlines with a five-star rating from the Airline Passenger Experience Association (APEX). Other independent rating awards won by Air France include Business Traveler USA's Best First Class in the World and the World Traveler Awards' Europe Leading Airline 2023.

Transavia does not have a Business Class section on board.

While low-cost airlines differ in service offerings, by definition they feature most of the following: Standardized fleet (which lowers the cost of training and maintenance) Absent non-essential features (reclining seats, frequent flyer schemes) Use of secondary airports for lower landing fees and marketing support.

What does the new cabin luggage policy mean? As of April 3, 2024, you will pay a fee to board with a cabin bag (formerly known as hand luggage, 55 x 35 x 25cm max). If you'd like to take a cabin bag, you can select this during the booking process after you choose your flight, or book it afterwards in My Transavia.