**Transavia Opens First Lounge at Orly, Targets Former Air France Passengers** Transavia France opened its first airport lounge on Tuesday, May 5, at Paris-Orly Airport, located in the former Air France space in Terminal 2C. This move is part of the low-cost carrier's strategy to "premiumise" its offering while remaining a budget airline within the Air France-KLM group. The 335 m² lounge, with 114 seats, primarily targets domestic passengers departing from Orly, especially those "orphaned" by Air France after the near-complete transfer of its flights to Roissy-CDG. **A Lounge in the Former Air France Space** Situated in Terminal 2C near gate C14, the new Transavia Lounge occupies the former Air France lounge, fully renovated in the green and white colors of the low-cost subsidiary. The 335 m² space offers direct views of the runways and is designed as a "modern, calm, and friendly" place to wait before boarding. Open daily from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM, the lounge is accessible up to three hours before departure for eligible passengers, particularly on the many domestic routes Transavia has taken over from Air France at Orly (Nice, Marseille, Toulouse, Montpellier, Biarritz, Toulon, Perpignan, etc.). **Services: Catering, Work, and Relaxation** The Transavia Lounge features a self-service cold buffet with snacks and hot and cold drinks adapted to different times of the day, highlighting French and regional products. Passengers also find a selection of wines and beer, free Wi-Fi, numerous electrical outlets, and work areas for business travelers. Relaxation zones with comfortable armchairs and runway views complete the setup for those who simply want to unwind before their flight. Restrooms remain outside the lounge, in the terminal, as is common in such spaces at Orly. **Access Conditions: MAX, Flying Blue, and Paid Entry** Access to the lounge is included for passengers traveling with the Transavia France MAX fare, as well as for Flying Blue Platinum and Ultimate members, who benefit from this advantage even with a discounted ticket. For other travelers, entry is offered at €40, with a reduced rate of €20 for Flying Blue Gold members. Access is currently focused on domestic flights departing from Orly 2, consistent with Transavia's growing presence on the French domestic market. **A Strategic Step in Orly's Transformation** This lounge is part of the profound reorganization of Orly's landscape, where Transavia has taken over nearly all of Air France's slots to Nice, Marseille, and Toulouse as of March 29, 2026, in addition to its already dense network to Montpellier, Biarritz, Perpignan, Toulon, and other French cities. Since late March, over 50% of movements at Orly are operated by Transavia, making it the dominant player at Paris's second airport. In this context, introducing a higher-end product appears as a way to retain customers accustomed to Air France lounges and services, while capitalizing on integration into the Flying Blue program. Several domestic airports (Nice, Toulouse, Marseille, Montpellier) already offer lounges accessible to MAX passengers, gradually creating a premium journey within a historically low-cost airline. **"Going Further in Customer Satisfaction"** During the press inauguration, attended by Secretary General Manuella Goyat and Deputy General Manager Commercial Julien Mallard, a traditional ribbon was cut to mark this new step. "The opening of this new lounge at Orly reflects our desire to go even further in satisfying our customers. We want to offer them much more than a flight: a true experience from the moment they arrive at the airport," explains Julien Mallard, quoted in the company's press release. "The teams have arranged the space to spend a pleasant time alone or with others, with the possibility of resting, enjoying a snack, and relaxing before taking their flight. The Transavia Lounge is part of our strategy of continuous improvement of our product and our development at Orly," continues the Deputy General Manager Commercial. This approach illustrates the underlying trend of a certain upscaling among European low-cost carriers, which are multiplying paid options, loyalty statuses, and ground services to capture frequent travelers, especially business ones. **A "Discreet Premiumisation" of the Low-Cost Model** By reinvesting in the former Air France lounge, Transavia sends a clear signal: airport services are becoming a strategic lever to retain customers willing to pay more for comfort, while maintaining a low-cost core on ticket prices. The MAX fare, which now includes baggage, same-day flexibility, priority boarding, and lounge access, positions the airline on an intermediate segment between classic low-cost and network carriers, similar to what is already observed among some European competitors.