In a rapidly evolving air travel distribution market, certain announcements deserve special attention. Metis Digital for a direct API connection with Transavia is one such example. Behind this technological advancement lies a tangible shift in distribution methods, with immediate implications for travel agencies.
Summary
An official certification with direct connection
Metis Digital announces that it has obtained certification from Transavia (TO and HV codes) for a direct connection via the company's official API.
This integration allows native access to all Transavia content, without the need for technical intermediaries. According to the information provided, the connection covers all the functionalities available in the API: search, booking, file management, adding services, and post-booking modifications.
Metis Digital is thus among the players with a certified native connection with the company, at a time when Transavia is strengthening its position on the French market.
A rapidly evolving market environment
This certification comes in a particular context. Since March 29, 2026, Transavia France has taken over the slots previously operated by Air France at Paris-Orly airport.
This move marks an important evolution in the company's positioning, historically associated with the leisure segment, which is now also positioning itself in the business travel sector.
In this context, access to Transavia content becomes a strategic issue for distributors.
Direct Connect: an approach without intermediaries
Metis Digital's choice is based on a certified direct connection, without going through third-party consolidators or aggregators.
According to the information provided, this approach allows:
access to real-time fares directly from Transavia's systems, full integration of ancillary services available in the API (baggage, seats, boarding options, specific services), as well as immediate responsiveness to the company's technical developments.
Another key point: the direct relationship with Transavia makes it possible to identify agencies in the distribution flow, with the possibility of accessing incentive fares offered to partner networks.
Full functional coverage
Beyond simple booking, the Metis Digital platform offers complete passenger file management.
Agencies can perform all operations from a single environment: creating the file, modifications, cancellations, adding services after booking and administrative follow-up.
Integrating accounting data by file also simplifies back-office processing and reduces re-entry.
A unified travel record system
Metis Digital extends this approach with a “Shopping Basket” feature, allowing users to build a complete travel package in a single booking.
Within the same folder, it is possible to combine:
Transavia flights (tour operator and high-speed rail), hotels from the integrated catalog, and car rentals are included. Travel insurance is also planned for future updates.
This approach aims to centralize operations and offer a unified view of the file, both for agencies and for business travelers using the tools independently.
A direct impact on agency performance
In practice, direct access to a company's content allows for a more comprehensive and responsive offering.
Agencies benefit from better visibility on availability, immediate access to additional services and reduced technical dependencies.
In a competitive market, these elements directly influence the quality of service, the speed of response, and the ability to convert an inquiry into a booking.
A structural evolution of air distribution
This type of direct connection illustrates a broader transformation in the sector. Distribution models are evolving towards more direct relationships between companies and distributors.
Without completely replacing other channels, these connections become a complementary lever for accessing richer and more dynamic content.
For tourism professionals, the challenge now is to effectively combine these different sources of access to optimize their offering.
“We chose to build a native and certified connection with Transavia
France rather than going through aggregators. This allows us to offer our
client agencies access to the most comprehensive and up-to-date content, with a
development agility that indirect solutions cannot match. And above all, this
direct relationship with the airline allows our agencies to benefit from the incentive fares of their
networks.”
David Marciano, Co-founder of Metis Digital
In short
- Metis Digital obtains Transavia certification for a direct API connection
- Full access to TO and HV content without intermediaries
- Transavia strengthens its presence at Orly and expands its positioning
- Direct Connect provides real-time access to tariffs and services
- This development improves the operational efficiency of the agencies
Sources
PRESS RELEASE — April 2026 — Metis Digital certified by Transavia (TO and HV) with direct API connection: full access to Transavia content.
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