Transavia: Montpellier to Rotterdam

The carrier: Transavia

About

Transavia is the low-cost wing of the KLM/Air France group. With hubs in Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Paris and Eindhoven, it flies to the standard range of European holiday haunts, both cities for culture-oriented weekend breaks and sunny spots for warm getaways.

As such, Transavia is especially strong with its routes to Greece, Morocco, Turkey, and insular Portugal (Madeira) and Spain (Arrecife, Las Palmas and Tenerife). Transavia operates, on balance, a more pleasant onboard experience than that offered by many other low-cost airlines.

Founded in 1965, Transavia began flying in 1966 from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport. The airline became a subsidiary of KLM in 1991. In 2006, Transavia transformed its look with new cabin crew uniforms, as well as smart new designs, inside and outside the aircraft.

Upside

Nice, broad balance of destinations.

Downside

Functions as a charter airline on many routes. After additional fees are added during the booking process, the final ticket price will often be double the amount originally quoted. Frequent delays.

Baggage

* Carry-on: Up to 5 kg of hand luggage plus one personal item (book, coat)
* Checked: Up to 20 kg of luggage; €10 per additional kg.

* Please visit Transavia’s website for more information on its baggage policy.

Seating

You may choose seats at the time of your on-line booking. At the airport, Transavia operates a first-come first-serve policy at check-in.

Checking and Ticketing

Online check in is available for the 24 hours prior to departure if you are flying from certain airports.  It is available for passengers with and without hold baggage.

Tip

Sign up for Transavia's free e-mail newsletterwhich alerts you to fare deals and money-saving offers. Be cautious using this carrier if you are on a tight schedule or have connecting flights.

Departure: Montpellier, France - Montpellier - Méditerranée (MPL)

Montpellier - Méditerranée Airport or "Aéroport de Montpellier – Méditerranée," also known as "Fréjorgues Airport," is a small but developing airport in southern France. The two regular carriers out of this airport are Air France and Ryanair.

Location: Montpellier - Méditerranée Airport is located 8 kilometers (5 miles) southeast of Montpellier in Mauguio.

Transport:

- Bus: Shuttles are available to and from the airport. You can catch the airport shuttle at the Place de l'Europe station. A timetable is available at the airport’s shuttle Web site.

- Taxi: The taxi rank is located at the arrivals hall exit, in front of gate A.

Services: This airport offers Wi-Fi access. Aside from bars, restaurants and shopping, the airport provides emergency medical treatment, ATMs and a nursery. The information desk is located at the center of the main terminal building.

Arrival: Rotterdam, Netherlands - Rotterdam (RTM)

Rotterdam Airport is the third busiest airport in the Netherlands. Location: Rotterdam airport is located 8 km (5 miles) northwest of Rotterdam. Transport: - Bus: The bus station in front of the main terminal building offers RET Airport Shuttle #33 service. The #33 runs frequently between the airport and Rotterdam Central Station; the trip lasts about 20 minutes. - Taxi: The taxi rank is located in front of the Arrivals Hall. Service: There is an information desk in the transit hall as well as Wi-Fi Internet access, public telephones, and ATMs throughout the airport. Other services include currency exchange, dining, and shops. more...