Transavia Airlines
Airline Statistics
263
Active Routes5189
Flight Observations89
Unique Destinations88
Origin Airports1163
Avg Route Distance (mi)3215
Longest Route (mi)0
Domestic Routes100
International RoutesAbout Transavia Airlines
Transavia Holland Airlines (ICAO: TRA) is a Dutch low-cost carrier and a subsidiary of KLM, forming part of the larger Air France-KLM group. It primarily focuses on scheduled and charter services to leisure destinations across Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.
Transavia was founded in 1965 as Transavia Holland, with its first commercial flight taking off in November 1966. Initially operating as a charter airline, it began its first scheduled service in 1986. Since 2003, Transavia has been a wholly owned subsidiary of KLM, integrating into the Air France-KLM group in 2004.
The airline's main operational base is Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS). It also maintains other significant bases within the Netherlands at Rotterdam The Hague Airport and Eindhoven Airport. Additionally, Transavia operates from several bases in France, including Paris-Orly Airport (ORY), through its subsidiary Transavia France, and from Brussels Airport in Belgium. The airline's route network encompasses over 100 destinations across more than 25 countries, concentrating on short- and medium-haul flights.
Transavia primarily operates a fleet of Boeing 737-800 aircraft. The airline is currently undergoing a fleet renewal program, transitioning to Airbus A320neo family aircraft, specifically introducing the Airbus A321neo to replace its Boeing 737 fleet. As a low-cost carrier, Transavia operates with a single Economy Class cabin. While it is not a member of major airline alliances like Star Alliance, SkyTeam, or Oneworld, it is part of the Flying Blue frequent flyer program, shared with Air France and KLM. The airline offers various fare types (Basic, Plus, Max) that allow for different baggage allowances and seat selection options, and provides a "Selection on Board" service for purchasing food and drinks.
Traveler Reviews
Traveler reviews for Transavia Holland Airlines present a mixed, but often critical, perspective on their experiences.
What Travelers Love:
- Value for Money: Many travelers appreciate Transavia for offering affordable fares and direct routes, particularly when initial bookings included carry-on bags for free.
- Friendly Crew: Some passengers have reported friendly and warm cabin crew and pilots, contributing positively to their flight experience.
- Modern Aircraft: The airline's modern and fuel-efficient fleet, including newer aircraft with comfortable seating and USB-C charging ports, is sometimes highlighted as a positive.
- Punctuality: Transavia has received recognition for its punctuality, including a 'Short Haul Punctuality Award' in Brussels.
Common Complaints:
- Flight Delays and Cancellations: A recurring issue in reviews is frequent flight delays, often significant, and cancellations attributed to technical malfunctions.
- Baggage Policy and Fees: Passengers frequently express frustration over strict and inconsistently enforced cabin bag policies, leading to unexpected additional fees at the gate, as well as instances of damaged or lost checked luggage.
- Poor Customer Service: Numerous complaints detail unhelpful, rude, or incompetent ground staff and customer service agents, particularly when dealing with flight disruptions, baggage issues, or refund requests.
- Limited Onboard Comfort and Services: As a low-cost carrier, the lack of complimentary food and drinks, tight legroom, and absence of inflight entertainment are noted, sometimes leading to an uncomfortable experience, especially on longer flights.
Overall sentiment regarding Transavia is largely negative, despite its low-cost appeal and direct routes. While some travelers find it suitable for its price point and appreciate the staff, a significant number of reviews highlight dissatisfaction with operational inefficiencies, stringent and unclear baggage rules, and unhelpful customer service, particularly during irregular operations.
Safety Information
Transavia Holland Airlines maintains a strong safety record, with no reported fatalities or complete loss of aircraft throughout its operational history. Airline Ratings gives Transavia a safety rating of 7/7.
While the airline has not experienced any fatal accidents, there have been notable incidents. In 1997, a Boeing 737-300 sustained substantial damage after an elevator push/pull rod broke, leading to an emergency landing. Another incident in 1997 involved a Boeing 757-200 that was seriously damaged during a hard landing in strong winds. More recent incidents in 2025 include occurrences such as flight control problems, engine issues, bird strikes, and temporary loss of radar and radio contact. The Dutch Safety Board also investigated serious aircraft incidents in 2014 and 2015 concerning take-off performance safety margins for Boeing 737-800 aircraft.
As a Dutch airline and part of the Air France-KLM group, Transavia operates under strict European aviation safety regulations. While specific mentions of IOSA or FAA compliance were not found in the search results, its operations within the highly regulated EU aviation environment imply adherence to rigorous safety standards. The airline is not listed on any EU safety blacklists.
Transavia is committed to maintaining a modern and fuel-efficient fleet, with regular updates to ensure passenger comfort and safety. The current transition from Boeing 737s to the Airbus A320neo family demonstrates ongoing investment in fleet modernization.
The overall safety assessment for Transavia is positive, considering its long history without fatal accidents and its high safety rating from independent organizations. The airline has also received several safety-related awards:
- Safety Initiative of the Year 2024: Awarded for its innovative Training Truck, which provides realistic emergency training for crew.
- Safety Initiative of the Year 2025: Recognized for its proactive training course on Aggression & De-escalation.
- Joint "No Fly List" Award (2023): Received alongside KLM for their collaborative initiative to share data on disruptive passengers, banning them from both airlines for at least five years.
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263 Total Routes| Route | Destination | Flights | Distance | Aircraft | Last Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTM → ALC |
Alicante
Alicante / Benidorm / Costa Blanca
|
158 | 976 mi | B738 | Jan 29, 2026 |
| RTM → AGP |
Malaga
Malaga
|
145 | 1144 mi | B738 | Jan 29, 2026 |
| RTM → FAO |
Faro
Faro / Algarve Int. Faro
|
98 | 1197 mi | B738 | Jan 29, 2026 |
| FAO → AMS |
Amsterdam Schiphol
Amsterdam
|
85 | 1225 mi | A21N | Jan 30, 2026 |
| FNC → AMS |
Amsterdam Schiphol
Amsterdam
|
83 | 1731 mi | A21N | Jan 29, 2026 |
| IBZ → AMS |
Amsterdam Schiphol
Amsterdam
|
79 | 943 mi | B738 | Jan 28, 2026 |
| AMS → ALC |
Alicante
Alicante / Benidorm / Costa Blanca
|
72 | 1003 mi | A21N | Jan 28, 2026 |
| AMS → AGP |
Malaga
Malaga
|
65 | 1172 mi | A21N | Jan 28, 2026 |
| VAR → AMS |
Amsterdam Schiphol
Amsterdam
|
60 | 1234 mi | B738 | Jan 29, 2026 |
| SKG → AMS |
Amsterdam Schiphol
Amsterdam
|
58 | 1185 mi | A21N | Jan 29, 2026 |
| PVK → AMS |
Amsterdam Schiphol
Amsterdam
|
56 | 1201 mi | A21N | Oct 25, 2025 |
| RTM → BCN |
Barcelona Int'l
Barcelona
|
55 | 746 mi | B738 | Jan 29, 2026 |
| INN → AMS |
Amsterdam Schiphol
Amsterdam
|
54 | 456 mi | B738 | Jan 30, 2026 |
| IBZ → EIN |
Eindhoven
Eindhoven
|
54 | 891 mi | B738 | Jan 28, 2026 |
| EIN → AGP |
Malaga
Malaga
|
54 | 1131 mi | B738 | Jan 20, 2026 |
| RTM → IBZ |
Ibiza
Ibiza Island / Eivisa
|
52 | 917 mi | B738 | Oct 23, 2025 |
| FAO → EIN |
Eindhoven
Eindhoven
|
52 | 1193 mi | B738 | Jan 30, 2026 |
| FAO → RTM |
Rotterdam
Rotterdam
|
52 | 1197 mi | B738 | Jan 30, 2026 |
| PSA → AMS |
Amsterdam Schiphol
Amsterdam
|
52 | 650 mi | B738 | Jan 2, 2026 |
| AMS → FAO |
Faro
Faro / Algarve Int. Faro
|
52 | 1225 mi | A21N | Jan 23, 2026 |
| AMS → BCN |
Barcelona Int'l
Barcelona
|
50 | 772 mi | A21N | Jan 19, 2026 |
| EIN → ALC |
Alicante
Alicante / Benidorm / Costa Blanca
|
50 | 1333 mi | B738 | Jan 19, 2026 |
| NDR → RTM |
Rotterdam
Rotterdam
|
50 | 1230 mi | B738 | Jan 30, 2026 |
| RTM → INN |
Innsbruck (Kranebitten)
Innsbruck
|
48 | 448 mi | B738 | Jan 29, 2026 |
| ALC → AMS |
Amsterdam Schiphol
Amsterdam
|
46 | 1003 mi | A21N | Jan 18, 2026 |
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Last Update: Jan 30, 2026 22:01
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