Transavia Adds New Flights to Albania and Belgium from Bordeaux
Transavia Expands Bordeaux Network with Two New European Routes
Bordeaux, France – Budget airline Transavia is doubling down on its presence in Bordeaux, announcing two new routes to popular European destinations. Starting April 18, travelers will be able to fly directly to Brussels, Belgium, twice a week. A second route to Tirana, Albania, will launch on July 10, also with two weekly flights.
“These are two destinations that were not previously served from Bordeaux,” said Nicolas Hénin, transavia’s commercial director. “With Brussels, we’re targeting both Bordeaux residents and those from Brussels, notably for leisure weekend getaways.”
Hénin highlighted the growing popularity of Albania as a tourist destination, noting the success of Transavia’s existing routes from Paris and Lyon. “We hope to see the same enthusiasm from Bordeaux travelers,” he added.
Building on Early Success
These new routes build on Transavia’s recent expansion in Bordeaux. In September, the airline announced six new destinations: Porto, Seville, Marrakech, Agadir, Istanbul, and Marseille.
“bookings for those routes have been encouraging, with an 80% load factor in December,” Hénin reported.
Transavia’s increased presence in Bordeaux is marked by the arrival of a Boeing 737-800 aircraft, permanently based at Bordeaux-Mérignac Airport since December 12. Prior to this expansion,Transavia had a limited presence in Bordeaux,offering only flights to Dakar (still operating) and eindhoven (discontinued).
Looking Ahead
While no further route announcements are planned for the summer 2025 schedule, Hénin emphasized that Transavia is constantly evaluating new opportunities.
The airline’s European network primarily focuses on leisure travel and visiting friends and relatives (VFR), particularly to Mediterranean destinations.however,Transavia is also expanding into new markets,such as Brussels and Marseille,which cater to both leisure and business travelers.
Transavia Takes Flight with New Bordeaux routes: An interview with Nicolas Hénin
NewsDirectory3.com: Nicolas Hénin, Transavia’s commercial director, joins us today to discuss the airline’s exciting expansion in Bordeaux. Welcome!
nicolas Hénin: Thank you for having me.
NewsDirectory3.com: Transavia is adding two new European routes from Bordeaux – to Brussels and Tirana. What motivated this decision?
Nicolas Hénin: These are destinations not previously served from Bordeaux, offering exciting new travel options. Brussels is ideal for leisure weekend getaways, appealing to both Bordeaux residents and those travelling from Brussels. Tirana, meanwhile, taps into the growing interest in Albania as a tourist destination, mirroring the success of our existing routes from Paris and Lyon.
NewsDirectory3.com: These routes follow recent additions to Transavia’s Bordeaux network. Can you elaborate on the airline’s overall strategy for bordeaux?
Nicolas Hénin: We’re committed to expanding our presence in Bordeaux. In September, we added six exciting destinations: Porto, Seville, Marrakech, Agadir, Istanbul, and marseille. The response has been excellent, with December bookings reaching an remarkable 80% load factor.
NewsDirectory3.com: This growth comes alongside the arrival of a Boeing 737-800 based permanently at Bordeaux-Mérignac airport. How meaningful is this development?
Nicolas Hénin: This signifies our commitment to Bordeaux. Having a dedicated aircraft allows us to offer more frequent and flexible itineraries, meeting the demands of our growing customer base.
NewsDirectory3.com: What about the future? Are there plans for further route expansions from Bordeaux?
Nicolas Hénin: While there are no immediate announcements for Summer 2025, we constantly evaluate new opportunities. We continue to explore destinations that align with our focus on leisure travel and visiting friends and relatives (VFR), and we’re expanding into new markets like Brussels and Marseille, catering to both leisure and buisness travelers.
NewsDirectory3.com: Thank you, Nicolas, for sharing your insights on Transavia’s exciting journey in Bordeaux!
Nicolas Hénin: my pleasure. We look forward to welcoming more travelers onboard.