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New destination Praia, air passenger right changes, Peter Pan 30 years and much more

News for our business partners

Dear partner,

We would like to update you on the latest developments at Transavia. These include new destinations and operational updates to sustainable innovations and important changes for our mutual customers. Here's everything you need to know.

Network & Destinations

  • New route: Praia
  • Increased capacity: Sal

Cape Verde expands: new destination Praia and more capacity to Sal

Good news for travellers looking for winter sun. Next winter season, we will further expand our Cape Verde network.
 
In addition to our existing connection to Sal, we are introducing a new destination: Praia, the capital of Cape Verde on the island of Santiago. In addition, we are doubling our capacity to Sal by replacing the previous stopover service with direct flights.

This winter season, we will be flying:

  • Four direct flights a week to Sal;
  • One weekly flight to Praia via Sal;
  • During Christmas and spring, we will add a fifth flight, which will also continue to Praia.

Flights for the 2026/2027 winter season are now available to book.
 
These additions allow us to respond to the increasing demand for winter sun destinations while offering an attractive and balanced network for both direct bookers and our travel partners.

For your customers

  • Temporary suspension of pet transport to Morocco
  • European air passenger rights

Important operational update: temporary suspension of pet transport to and from Morocco

Until further notice, it will not be possible to transport pets (both PETC and AVIH) on flights between Morocco and the Netherlands or Belgium.
 
This temporary measure is the result of stricter transport requirements introduced by the Moroccan authorities. As a result, the Dutch NVWA is currently not issuing the required certification documents for pets departing from the Netherlands or Belgium. It is therefore temporarily not possible to book pets on these routes.
 
We will, of course, inform you through our usual channels as soon as the situation changes.

European air passenger rights: changes as of 2027

Following years of negotiations, an agreement has been reached on the revision of the European Air Passengers Rights Regulation (EU261).
 
The main changes are:

  • Greater clarity about situations that qualify as extraordinary circumstances, in which airlines are not required to pay compensation.
  • The current compensation rules for flight delays remain unchanged.
  • Passengers will continue to be entitled to one free personal item that fits under the seat. This is already part of our product at Transavia.
  • During the booking process, airlines must clearly display the ticket price including the cost of a cabin bag.

The revised regulation is expected to enter into force in July 2027. We are currently assessing what these changes will mean for our services and will, of course, keep you informed.

Operations

  • New Crew Base in Brussels
  • Airbus now operating on Samos

New Crew Base opens in Brussels

Our new Crew Base at Brussels Airport was officially opened on 12 June.
 
This new location serves as the central meeting point for our now 146-strong crew in Brussels and supports the continued growth of our Belgian operations.
 
We are also continuing to invest in recruiting new cabin crew and pilots in order to strengthen our operations in Belgium.

Airbus now successfully operating to Samos

We are gradually expanding the deployment of our Airbus A321neo across more destinations. Most recently, Samos was added to the network.
 
This is a significant milestone, as Samos has been classified as a Category C airport—an airport where pilots require additional training and must follow special operating procedures because of factors such as its location, runway length or surrounding terrain. Introducing a new aircraft type at such an airport therefore requires extensive preparation.
 
For the introduction of the Airbus, flight and departure procedures were redeveloped, simulator training was updated, and our operational teams, instructors and planners worked closely together throughout the process. Thanks to this joint effort, the transition was completed successfully.
 
Following Funchal, Samos is the second Category C airport in our network served by the Airbus. Salzburg and Tromsø will follow next winter.

Sustainability, Society & Innovation

  • Opticlimb
  • New Airbus A321neo
  • Peter Pan celebrates 30 years

Smarter climbs, lower emissions: Opticlimb now also available on the Airbus

At Transavia, we are constantly looking for ways to operate our flights more efficiently. A good example is Opticlimb.
 
Opticlimb is a smart technology that automatically calculates the most efficient climb speed during take-off. It takes into account a range of factors, including the aircraft's weight, weather conditions and aircraft performance. By optimising the climb, aircraft use less fuel without affecting safety or the passenger experience.
 
In April, Opticlimb was used on 71% of our Boeing flights, resulting in an additional fuel saving of more than 20 tonnes compared with the previous month.

Good to know

  • Since June, Opticlimb has also been available on our Airbus A321neo fleet.
  • Lower fuel consumption also means lower CO₂ emissions.
  • A relatively small adjustment in flight operations results in significant environmental benefits on an annual basis.

Eighteenth Airbus A321neo joins the fleet

On 1 July, we received our eighteenth Airbus A321neo
 
An increasing number of our night flights to and from Schiphol are now operated with this quieter and more efficient aircraft.
 
Good to know

  • 62% of our night flights this summer will be operated with the Airbus A321neo
  • Around 50% less noise pollution than the Boeing 737
  • Lower fuel consumption and reduced CO₂ emissions
  • Our fleet now consists of 18 Airbus A321neos and 34 Boeing 737-800 aircraft.

Peter Pan celebrates 30 years

For 30 years, the Peter Pan Foundation has been supporting young people who would not otherwise be able to enjoy a holiday because of illness or difficult circumstances. What began as an initiative of Transavia colleagues has grown into an independent foundation that has now given almost 2,000 young people an unforgettable trip. See the Peter Pan Foundation website for more information. Thanks to the dedication of our volunteers and the financial support of passengers and business partners, we are looking forward with confidence to the next 30 years.
Kind regards,

Team sales & partnerships
Transavia