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  • Air Transat Adds Dakar and Reykjavik to its 2026 Summer Program

    MONTREAL, Nov. 13, 2025 /CNW/ – Air Transat, named the 2025 World’s Best Leisure Airline by Skytrax, is expanding its 2026 summer program with two new non-stop routes from Montreal to: Dakar (DSS), Senegal, and Reykjavik (KEF), Iceland. The airline is also increasing the frequency of its flights to Valencia (VLC), Spain, due to the popularity of this destination, which was launched in the summer of 2025.

    New routes for summer 2026: Montreal-Dakar and Montreal-Reykjavik (CNW Group/Transat A.T. Inc.)

    “We are proud to be the only Canadian airline connecting Canada to Sub-Saharan Africa,” said Sebastian Ponce, Transat’s Chief Revenue Officer. “This new flight between Montreal and Dakar responds to a strong connection: that of the Senegalese diaspora in Quebec and travellers eager to discover Senegal’s rich culture. By offering this non-stop route, we are making travel easier for those who, until now, had to take long layovers in Europe. We are also bringing together two open, warm, and welcoming cultures.”

    The exclusive service to Dakar will be offered from June 17 to October 21, 2026, with two flights per week on Wednesdays and Saturdays. This responds to strong demand from the Senegalese diaspora and paves the way for booming cultural and beach tourism.

    Flights to Reykjavik will be available from June 16 to September 27, 2026, with up to two flights per week on Tuesdays and Sundays. This allows passengers to experience Iceland’s spectacular landscapes, hot springs, and outdoor activities.

    Finally, from June 16 to September 8, 2026, Air Transat will add an extra flight to its route to Valencia. During this period, the airline will operate the route twice a week, on Tuesdays and Fridays. This increase responds to the growing popularity of this Mediterranean destination, which was introduced last summer.

    With over 45 international destinations now on the summer 2026 schedule and more to come, Air Transat continues its mission to offer travel enthusiasts a world of discovery, supported by the flexibility of its Airbus fleet and nearly 40 years of expertise in air transportation.

    About Air Transat
    Founded in Montreal 37 years ago, Air Transat is a leading travel brand voted 2025 World’s Best Leisure Airline by passengers at the Skytrax World Airline Awards. Its program offers access to international destinations, mainly in Europe, the Caribbean, the east coast of the United States, South America and North Africa. Air Transat is recognized for its excellent customer service. Its fleet includes some of the most energy-efficient aircraft in their category. Based in Montreal with major hubs in YUL Montréal-Trudeau International Airport and Toronto Pearson Airport (YYZ), it has 5,000 employees with a common purpose to bring people closer together. Air Transat is a business unit of Transat A.T. Inc. 

  • Air Transat Adds Agadir to its Destinations from Montreal

    MONTREAL, Oct. 30, 2025 /CNW/ – Air Transat, named the World’s Best Leisure Airline in 2025 by Skytrax, is enhancing its summer 2026 program with a new non-stop service between Montreal (YUL) and Agadir (AGA). This addition strengthens Air Transat’s presence in Morocco and responds to the strong demand from leisure travellers and the Moroccan community in Quebec.

    “Morocco is more popular than ever, both for its landscapes and rich culture, as well as for the diaspora ties that unite our two regions,” said Sebastian Ponce, Transat’s Chief Revenue Officer. “With this non-stop service to Agadir, we are offering a simple, fast and friendly connection, true to Air Transat’s promise to make travel inspiring and enjoyable every step of the way.”

    Located on Morocco’s Atlantic coast, Agadir is a seaside destination renowned for its long beaches and warm hospitality. This new service naturally complements Air Transat’s existing route to Marrakech, making the airline the only North American carrier offering non-stop flights to Agadir.

    The flight will operate every Friday from June 12 to October 23, 2026, aboard an Airbus A321LR. It is designed to meet the needs of vacationers seeking sunshine, as well as members of the Moroccan community travelling to visit family and friends.

    Increased Frequency on Key Transatlantic Routes
    To meet growing demand, Air Transat is also increasing the frequency of several transatlantic routes in its network. These additions will improve connections with Porter Airlines’ expanding network, further strengthening connectivity via Toronto.

    RouteUpdated frequency*
    Toronto (YYZ) – Berlin (BER)3 flights/week (+1)
    Toronto (YYZ) – Lima (LIM)3 flights/week (+1)
    Toronto (YYZ) – Istanbul (IST)3 flights/week (+1)

    * Number of flights shown represents peak-season service and year-over-year variations. 

    Flights are available for booking now. More exciting updates for summer 2026 will be announced soon.

    About Air Transat
    Founded in Montreal 37 years ago, Air Transat is a leading travel brand voted 2025 World’s Best Leisure Airline by passengers at the Skytrax World Airline Awards. Its program offers access to international destinations, mainly in Europe, the Caribbean, the east coast of the United States, South America and North Africa. Air Transat is recognized for its excellent customer service. Its fleet includes some of the most energy-efficient aircraft in their category. Based in Montreal with major hubs in YUL Montréal-Trudeau International Airport and Toronto Pearson Airport (YYZ), it has 5,000 employees with a common purpose to bring people closer together. Air Transat is a business unit of Transat A.T. Inc. www.airtransat.com

  • Air Transat Announces Three New International Routes and Boosts Year-Round Service for Summer 2026 Program

    MONTREAL, Oct. 8, 2025 /CNW/ – Air Transat, named the 2025 World’s Best Leisure Airline by Skytrax, unveils a series of major additions to its summer 2026 network. Central to these new developments are exclusive transatlantic routes such as Quebec City–Marseille and Ottawa–London Gatwick, as well as the annualization of several southern routes from Montreal, Quebec City and Toronto.

    These expansions are part of Air Transat’s strategy to develop its presence in Europe, Latin America, and the Caribbean, while providing travellers with greater flexibility and an even wider range of options.

    New for summer 2026 (CNW Group/Transat A.T. Inc.)

    “Our summer 2026 is already shaping up to be exceptional,” said Sebastian Ponce, Chief Revenue Officer at Transat. “We’re accelerating our growth in Quebec City, launching our first transatlantic route from Ottawa, and expanding our international connections. This is just the beginning of a season full of exciting new developments.”

    New routes from Quebec City

    From May 21 to October 8, 2026, Air Transat will operate a weekly non-stop service between Quebec City and Marseille on Thursdays. This new, exclusive route offers a unique gateway to the south of France and is a complement to the popularity of the existing Quebec City–Paris route. Additionally, the new Quebec City–Fort-de-France service, which is set to launch on December 14, 2025, will be extended over the summer to include a weekly Monday flight, providing year-round access to Martinique.

    New routes from Ottawa

    For the first time, Air Transat will offer non-stop transatlantic flights from Ottawa to London-Gatwick, starting on 15 May 2026. This service will operate three times a week on Fridays, Sundays and Tuesdays. In addition, a new Ottawa–Montreal route will be available from May 5 to October 23, 2026, making it even easier for travellers from the Canadian capital to access the full Air Transat network. This development is driven by the growing network of Air Transat’s partner, Porter Airlines, which is consolidating Ottawa as a major hub in eastern Canada. Together, the two airlines are improving international access to the Canadian capital while providing travellers with a seamless and convenient connecting journey.

    Year-round South routes from Montreal and Toronto

    Beginning summer 2026, Air Transat will convert several popular seasonal routes to year-round:

    RoutesNumber of flightsOperating days
    Montreal (YUL) – Cartagena (CTG) – Medellín  (MDE)*1 flight/weekThursdays
    Montreal (YUL) – Pointe-à-Pitre (PTP)2 flights/weekTuesdays and Saturdays
    Montreal (YUL) – San José (SJO)2 flights/weekMondays and Fridays
    Toronto (YYZ) – Cartagena (CTG) – Medellín (MDE)1 flight/weekWednesdays

    *New route

    Notably, the Montreal–Cartagena (YUL–CTG) route will now operate year-round and be extended to Medellín (MDE). This service is based on the model of the future Toronto–Cartagena–Medellín route, which is set to launch on November 2 and will also operate year-round. Together, these routes offer travellers the chance to enjoy both the sunny beaches of the Caribbean coast as well as the cultural and urban vibrancy of Medellín.

    The mentioned flights are now available for booking. Further developments will be announced in the coming weeks as part of the 2026 summer program rollout.

    About Air Transat

    Founded in Montreal 37 years ago, Air Transat is a leading travel brand voted 2025 World’s Best Leisure Airline by passengers at the Skytrax World Airline Awards. Its program offers access to international destinations, mainly in Europe, the Caribbean, the east coast of the United States, South America and North Africa. Air Transat is recognized for its excellent customer service. Its fleet includes some of the most energy-efficient aircraft in their category. Based in Montreal with major hubs in YUL Montréal-Trudeau International Airport and Toronto Pearson Airport (YYZ), it has 5,000 employees with a common purpose to bring people closer together. Air Transat is a business unit of Transat A.T. Inc. (TSX: TRZ). www.airtransat.com

  • Toronto Pearson, Air Transat and Autism Ontario host immersive airport familiarization tour for individuals with autism and neurodivergent needs

    TORONTO, Oct. 5, 2025 /CNW/ – Toronto Pearson, Autism Ontario and Air Transat have teamed up for the third annual “Ready, Set, Fly…with YYZ,” an immersive airport familiarization tour that supports families and individuals with autism and other neurodivergent conditions.

    About 200 participants joined Toronto Pearson on Sunday for the chance to practice every stage of the travel experience – from check-in and security screening to boarding an aircraft, clearing customs and engaging with airport staff. The event is designed to support travellers with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and other neurodivergent needs by easing the stress of flying and providing hands-on experience navigating Canada’s busiest airport.

    “At Toronto Pearson, we’re committed to creating a smooth, safe, and enjoyable airport experience for all. We want every passenger to feel welcome and confident as they experience the joys of air travel,” said Christina Iacovino, Director, Customer Experience and Development, Toronto Pearson. “By working closely with our partners and listening to passengers’ experiences at events like ‘Ready, Set, Fly…with YYZ,’ we learn valuable lessons that help us reduce barriers and make air travel more inclusive.”

    “Ready, Set, Fly is a program that gives autistic individuals and their families the opportunity to prepare and gain experience before travelling,” says Marg Spoelstra, Chief Executive Officer of Autism Ontario. “Routine and predictability make a world of difference for many autistic people. Since airports and flights can be unpredictable, such as with unexpected changes and delays, programs like ‘Ready, Set, Fly’ help families build confidence, reduce stress, and make travel more accessible.”

    “Seeing this event grow year after year is a testament to how meaningful it is for neurodivergent individuals, their families, and our team,” said Andréan Gagné, Senior Director, Communications, Public Affairs and Corporate Responsibility, Transat. “Bringing people closer together is at the heart of what we do, and we are proud to contribute to making air travel more inclusive by championing initiatives like ‘Ready, Set, Fly.’”

    As part of its commitment to accessibility, Toronto Pearson also launched the Travel Rehearsal Program this year, which gives passengers with disabilities the opportunity to practice their airport journey year-round on a more personalized scale.

    To learn more about the Rehearsal Program and accessibility at Toronto Pearson, visit: torontopearson.com/accessibility

    About Toronto Pearson 

    The Greater Toronto Airports Authority is the operator of Toronto Pearson International Airport, Canada’s largest airport and a vital connector of people, businesses, and goods. 

    Toronto Pearson has been named “Best Large Airport in North America serving more than 40 million passengers” seven times in the last eight years by Airports Council International, the global trade representative of the world’s airports. Toronto Pearson was also recognized in 2025 as one of “Canada’s Best Employers” by Forbes. 

  • Air Transat Pilots File Notice of Dispute with Federal Government Following Stalled Negotiations

    15 September 2025

    Montreal, PQ—After nine months of negotiations without meaningful progress, the Air Transat Master Executive Council, represented by the Air Line Pilots Association, Int’l (ALPA), has filed a Notice of Dispute with the Federal Minister of Labor and the Federal Mediation Service of Canada as contemplated by s.71 of the Canada Labor Code .

    Since the start of negotiations in January 2025, Air Transat’s pilot-led Negotiating Committee has invested over 400 hours—spanning 50 full days—at the bargaining table. “Unfortunately, the company’s team has failed to engage and show willingness to advance the negotiation progress at an acceptable pace,” said Captain Bradley Small, chair of the Air Transat MEC. “Our team has been ready to work since day one. What we need now is a fully committed and responsive partner on the other side of the table.”

    Following the filing of the Notice of Dispute, the Minister of Labor will have up to fifteen days to appoint a federal conciliator; thereafter, the parties will be obligated to meet for a minimum of 60 days while the conciliator attempts to assist both parties in reaching an agreement.

    “We are not walking away,” said Capt. Small. “Our goal remains a modern contract—one that reflects the realities of today’s industry, ensures fair compensation, enshrines job protections, and improves the quality of life for our pilots.”

    Air Transat pilots have been operating without contractual improvements for over a decade and currently lack the job protections, fair remuneration, and quality-of-life standards that have become the norm across the industry. “It’s time for management to match our commitment,” said Capt. Small. “Our pilots are united and ready to achieve the modern contract we’ve earned.”

    Founded in 1931, ALPA is the largest airline pilot union in the world and represents more than 80,000 pilots at 43 US and Canadian airlines. Visit ALPA.org

  • Transat A.T. Inc. Reports Results for the Third Quarter of Fiscal 2025

    Improved operating and financial performance

    Third-quarter highlights:

    • Revenues of $766.3 million, up 4.1% from $736.2 million last year
    • Adjusted EBITDA of $81.2 million, compared to $48.0 million last year
    • Net income of $399.8 million ($9.97 per share), including $345.1 million from long-term debt restructuring, compared to a net loss of $39.9 million ($1.03 per share) last year
    • Negative free cash flow of $122.1 million, compared to negative $168.7 million last year
    • Cash and cash equivalents of $357.2 million as at July 31, 2025
    • Elevation Program initiatives implemented to date are on track to deliver $100M in adjusted EBITDA by mid-2026, in line with the objective
    • Conclusion of the LEEFF debt restructuring, reducing the amount owed under the program from $762.2 million as of last quarter to $333.9 million
    • Sale-leaseback transactions valued at $61.5 million for two Pratt & Whitney GTF engines; proceeds used to reduce debt and fund operations

    MONTRÉAL, Sept. 11, 2025 /CNW/ – Transat A.T. Inc. today reported its third quarter 2025 financial results.

    “Transat delivered improved operating and financial performances in the third quarter of fiscal 2025. Revenues grew 4.1%, driven by a 2.6% year-over-year yield improvement and a 1.0% passenger traffic increase. Benefits from our Elevation Program, a comprehensive optimization plan aimed at maximizing long-term profitable growth, are materializing as anticipated and continue to drive results towards generating adjusted EBITDA of $100 million by mid-2026. The increase in revenue, combined with rigorous control of operating expenses and favourable fuel costs, resulted in improved operating profitability,” said Annick Guérard, President and Chief Executive Officer of Transat.

    “Looking ahead, economic uncertainty and capacity redeployment across the industry are posing short-term challenges for load factors, and we do not expect fuel costs to provide the same significant tailwind as they did so far this year. In this context, we are maintaining our focus on executing our business strategy through disciplined cost management, fleet optimization and network expansion. As for the upcoming winter season, we are excited with our broader offering. With new destinations in South America and Türkiye, along with the extension of  transatlantic services, we are pursuing our diversification strategy to offer more leisure travel options,” added Ms. Guérard.

    “Closing our refinancing agreement during the third quarter was a key milestone in achieving our objectives of reducing debt and strengthening our balance sheet. We also partly monetized our financial compensation from the manufacturer of the GTF engines for 2025 through two sale-leaseback transactions, and proceeds were partially used to further repay debt and redeem preferred shares. With a significantly improved capital structure, we can concentrate more efficiently on carrying out our strategic plan and driving long-term operational progress,” said Jean-François Pruneau, Chief Financial Officer of Transat.

    Third-quarter results

    For the quarter ended July 31, 2025, revenues reached $766.3 million, up 4.1% from $736.2 million in the corresponding period last year. The increase was mainly attributable to a 2.6% increase in airline unit revenues (yield) and a 1.0% increase in traffic expressed in revenue-passenger-miles (RPM) compared with 2024. In addition, following the agreement with the manufacturer of the GTF engines, a financial compensation of $7.0 million was recorded in revenues. Reflecting disciplined management, the Corporation’s capacity was up 2.4% from the corresponding period last year, while capacity for transatlantic routes, the main program during this period, increased by 4.2%.

    Adjusted EBITDA amounted to $81.2 million, compared with $48.0 million in 2024. This increase was mainly attributable to higher revenues, increased productivity, as well as a 14% decrease in fuel prices compared with the corresponding period of 2024.

    Nine-month results

    For the nine-month period ended July 31, 2025, revenues reached $2,626.9 million, up 5.3% from $2,494.9 million in the corresponding period a year ago. For the nine-month period, yield increased 2.2%, traffic was up 1.2% and the Corporation recorded a financial compensation of $27.0 million related to the GTF engines. Network-wide capacity increased by 1.9% compared to the same period in 2024.

    For the nine-month period, adjusted EBITDA totaled $199.6 million, compared with $74.8 million for fiscal 2024. The increase was mainly attributable to revenue growth, productivity gains and lower fuel prices.

  • Air Transat completes sale and leaseback transaction of two engines

    MONTREAL, Aug. 7, 2025 /CNW/ – Air Transat, a subsidiary of Transat A.T. Inc. (the ”Company”), has entered into an engine sale and leaseback agreement for two Pratt & Whitney GTF (Geared Turbofan) spare engines with Rolls-Royce & Partners Finance (RRPF) Engine Leasing Limited. The transaction, valued at US$45 million, will allow the airline to increase its liquidity while continuing to use the spare engines on an as-needed basis to power its A321LR fleet. Proceeds from the sale will be used to partly repay the Company’s debt and/or redeem outstanding preferred shares and to fund its operations.

    About Air Transat
    Founded in Montreal in 1987, Air Transat is a leading travel brand voted 2025 World’s Best Leisure Airline by passengers at the Skytrax World Airline Awards. Its program offers access to international destinations, mainly in Europe, the Caribbean, the east coast of the United States, South America and North Africa. Air Transat is recognized for its excellent customer service. Its fleet includes some of the most energy-efficient aircraft in their category. Based in Montreal with major hubs in YUL Montréal-Trudeau International Airport and Toronto Pearson Airport (YYZ), it has 5,000 employees with a common purpose to bring people closer together. Air Transat is a business unit of Transat A.T. Inc. (TSX: TRZ). www.airtransat.com 

    About Rolls-Royce & Partners Finance
    Rolls-Royce & Partners Finance (RRPF) was established as a separate business in 1989 by Rolls-Royce and its financial partners. Today it supports over 70 airlines around the world from established flag carriers to the big airlines of the future. RRPF’s customers don’t just fly Rolls-Royce engines, so it also provides sale and lease back finance for CFM, Pratt & Whitney and GE spare engines. Our shareholders are Rolls-Royce and GATX. www.rrpf-leasing.com

  • Air Transat Makes Strategic Leap with New Rio de Janeiro Flights from Toronto and Montreal

    New for winter: 2025-2026 (CNW Group/Transat A.T. Inc.)

    A strengthened 2025-2026 winter program including a total of 14 new routes

    MONTREAL, Aug. 7, 2025 /CNW/ – Air Transat, voted World’s Best Leisure Airline at the 2025 Skytrax World Airline Awards, today announces new non-stop service to Rio de Janeiro* from both Toronto and Montreal. These flights will be operated with the Airbus A330 aircraft; twice weekly from Toronto (on Wednesdays and Saturdays) and once weekly from Montreal (on Thursdays), where Air Transat will be the only carrier offering a non-stop service. This addition is part of a broader set of recent announcements that reinforce the company’s winter offering.

    Winter program 2025-2026 (CNW Group/Transat A.T. Inc.)

    This winter, Air Transat will operate a total of 14 new routes from its Canadian gateways, including several new destinations and the extension of certain transatlantic services. From Montreal, travellers will enjoy non-stop access to Rio de Janeiro, Guadalajara, Valencia, Bordeaux and Madrid. From Toronto, they will be able to fly to Georgetown (Guyana), Medellín, and Istanbul in partnership with Turkish Airlines, in addition to Rio de Janeiro.

    “This enriched winter schedule marks an important milestone in the evolution of our network,” said Sebastian Ponce, Transat’s Chief Revenue Officer. “By targeting markets we have never served before, we are pursuing a clear diversification strategy toward destinations that Canadians are eager to explore, supported by growing connectivity through our expanding network of partners.”

    Air Transat’s winter program to the South also continues to diversify, with departures not only from major hubs, but also from Quebec City and new Canadian cities such as Windsor, Fredericton and Charlottetown. 

    New for Winter 2025-2026:

    RouteDetails*
    Toronto (YYZ) – Rio de Janeiro (GIG)2 flights/week, starting February 4, 2026
    Toronto (YYZ) – Istanbul (IST)2 flights/week, starting December 6, 2025
    Toronto (YYZ) – Georgetown (GEO)2 flights/week, starting December 16, 2025
    Toronto (YYZ) – Medellín (MDE) via Cartagena (CTG)2 flights/week, starting November 1, 2025
    Montreal (YUL) – Rio de Janeiro (GIG)1 flight/week, starting February 5, 2026
    Montreal (YUL) – Guadalajara (GDL)2 flights/week, starting December 13, 2025
    Montreal (YUL) – Bordeaux (BOD)1 flight/week, starting February 21, 2026
    Montreal (YUL) – Madrid (MAD)2 flights/week, starting February 18, 2026
    Montreal (YUL) – Valencia (VLC)1 flight/week, starting February 21, 2026
    Quebec City (YQB) – Fort-de-France (FDF)1 flight/week, starting December 14, 2025
    Quebec City (YQB) – Pointe-à-Pitre (PTP)1 flight/week, starting February 18, 2026
    Charlottetown (YYG) – Cancún (CUN)1 flight/week, starting February 18, 2026
    Fredericton (YFC) – Cancún (CUN)1 flight/week, starting February 18, 2026
    Windsor (YQG) – Punta Cana (PUJ)1 flight/week, starting December 19, 2025
    *Number of weekly frequencies at the peak of the season. 

    Air Transat is also strengthening its overall winter offering by increasing capacity and adding frequencies on several existing routes to the South and across the Atlantic, giving even more flexibility to its clients. Compared to last winter, this year’s schedule represents a capacity increase of approximately 6%.

    Expanded transatlantic program:

    RouteDetails*
    Montreal (YUL) – Lyon (LYS)3 flights/week (+1)
    Montreal (YUL) – Marseille (MRS)3 flights/week (+1)
    Quebec City (YQB) – Paris (CDG)4 flights/week (+1)
    *Number of weekly frequencies at the peak of the season, along with variations compared to winter 2024-2025.

    Expanded South program:

    RouteDetails*
    Halifax (YHZ) – Montego Bay (MBJ)Extended season (starting in December) and 2 flights/week (+1)
    Montreal (YUL) – Punta Cana (PUJ)16 flights/week (+2)
    Montreal (YUL) – Holguin (HOG)5 flights/week (+1)
    Montreal (YUL) – Puerto Vallarta (PVR)6 flights/week (+1)
    Montreal (YUL) – Pointe-à-Pitre (PTP)4 flights/week (+1)
    Toronto (YYZ) – Cayo Coco (CCC)4 flights/week (+1)
    Toronto (YYZ) – Cartagena (CTG)2 flights/week (+1)
    Toronto (YYZ) – Puerto Plata (POP)5 flights/week (+1)
    Toronto (YYZ) – Saint Martin (SXM)2 flights/week (+1)
    Toronto (YYZ) – Rio Hato (RIH)3 flights/week (+1)
    Quebec City (YQB) – Cancún (CUN)7 flights/week (+1)
    Quebec City (YQB) – Holguin (HOG)3 flights/week (+1)
    *Number of weekly frequencies at the peak of the season, along with variations compared to winter 2024-2025.

    Connectivity within the Air Transat network also continues to improve, particularly through its growing complementarity with Porter Airlines’ flights, which facilitate connections from Montreal, Toronto and Quebec City.

    *The flights have been planned in coordination with Brazilian and Canadian authorities and remain subject to the required regulatory approvals.

    About Air Transat
    Founded in Montreal 37 years ago, Air Transat is a leading travel brand voted 2025 World’s Best Leisure Airline by passengers at the Skytrax World Airline Awards. Its program offers access to international destinations, mainly in Europe, the Caribbean, the east coast of the United States, South America and North Africa. Air Transat is recognized for its excellent customer service. Its fleet includes some of the most energy-efficient aircraft in their category. Based in Montreal with major hubs in YUL Montréal-Trudeau International Airport and Toronto Pearson Airport (YYZ), it has 5,000 employees with a common purpose to bring people closer together. Air Transat is a business unit of Transat A.T. Inc. (TSX: TRZ). www.airtransat.com

  • Air Transat Announces Non-Stop Route Between Toronto and Istanbul and a Partnership with Turkish Airlines to Enhance Connectivity

    MONTREAL, June 19, 2025 /CNW/ – Air Transat, voted World’s Best Leisure Airline at the 2025 Skytrax Word Airline Awards, will launch a new year-round non-stop route between Toronto and Istanbul. Starting December 6th, the service will operate twice weekly, on Tuesdays and Saturdays. Air Transat and Turkish Airlines have also established an interline partnership aimed at strengthening air service between Canada and Türkiye, while offering travel options to destinations across the Middle East, Asia and Africa. With the commencement of newly introduced direct flights, both airlines will be able to provide enriched services for the passengers through this partnership.

    Left to right, front row: Özlem Salihoğlu, SVP, International Relations and Alliances, Turkish Airlines; Sebastian Ponce, Chief Revenue Officer, Transat. Back row: Levent Konukcu, Chief Investment and Technology Officer; Marc-Philippe Lumpé, Chief Operations Officer, Air Transat. (CNW Group/Transat A.T. Inc.)
    Left to right, front row: Özlem Salihoğlu, SVP, International Relations and Alliances, Turkish Airlines; Sebastian Ponce, Chief Revenue Officer, Transat. Back row: Levent Konukcu, Chief Investment and Technology Officer; Marc-Philippe Lumpé, Chief Operations Officer, Air Transat. (CNW Group/Transat A.T. Inc.)

    Since 2024, Istanbul has been accessible visa-free to Canadian citizens, and it attracts millions of visitors every year thanks to its unique heritage, cosmopolitan atmosphere, and diverse tourism offerings.

    This new service strengthens Air Transat’s presence in Toronto by capitalizing on the seamless connections offered through its joint venture with Porter Airlines, notably from Western Canada, Ottawa, Montreal and the Maritimes.      

    Tickets for this new route will be available for booking within the next few days.

    About Air Transat
    Founded in Montreal 37 years ago, Air Transat is a leading travel brand voted 2025 World’s Best Leisure Airline by passengers at the Skytrax World Airline Awards. Its program offers access to international destinations, mainly in Europe, the Caribbean, the east coast of the United States, South America and North Africa. Air Transat is recognized for its excellent customer service. Its fleet includes some of the most energy-efficient aircraft in their category. Based in Montreal with major hubs in YUL Montréal-Trudeau International Airport and Toronto Pearson Airport (YYZ), it has 5,000 employees with a common purpose to bring people closer together. Air Transat is a business unit of Transat A.T. Inc. (TSX: TRZ). www.airtransat.com

  • Air Transat Wins its Seventh Skytrax Title as World’s Best Leisure Airline

    MONTREAL, June 17, 2025 /CNW/ – Air Transat has been named the World’s Best Leisure Airline at the 2025 Skytrax World Airline Awards for the seventh time, and for the third consecutive year. This achievement highlights the Canadian airline’s commitment to providing a quality travel experience that combines comfort, hospitality and attention to detail at every stage of the journey.

    The awards ceremony took place today at the Paris Air Show in France. Pamela Lloyd-Bergeron, Air Transat’s Director, In-Flight Service, accepted the award along with members of the airline’s flight crew.

    From left to right: Bernard Côté, Senior Director, Brand Communications; Anne Bourbeillon, Manager, In-flight Product; Pamela Lloyd-Bergeron, Director, In-Flight Service; Javier Coto-Gonzalez, Flight Director; Kévin Desmarescaux, Flight Director; Darren Foster, Captain, A321 (CNW Group/Transat A.T. Inc.)
    From left to right: Bernard Côté, Senior Director, Brand Communications; Anne Bourbeillon, Manager, In-flight Product; Pamela Lloyd-Bergeron, Director, In-Flight Service; Javier Coto-Gonzalez, Flight Director; Kévin Desmarescaux, Flight Director; Darren Foster, Captain, A321 (CNW Group/Transat A.T. Inc.)

    “Receiving this award is an honour for everyone at Air Transat,” said Pamela Lloyd-Bergeron. “It reflects our dedication to delivering excellent service and memorable travel experiences for our passengers. Every day, our in-flight crews work passionately to create a warm atmosphere on board, where comfort, attentiveness and attention to detail make all the difference. This distinction is entirely theirs.”

    Annick Guérard, President and Chief Executive Officer of Transat, added: “This recognition is a testament to the unwavering commitment of our teams to placing the client at the heart of every decision we make. It is thanks to their openness, their genuine care, their constant desire to go above and beyond and their pleasure in making people travel that we continue to stand out worldwide.”

    “Air Transat has established itself as a leader in the leisure travel segment,” commented Edward Plaisted, Chief Executive Officer of Skytrax. “Its consistent recognition in this category reflects high levels of passenger satisfaction and the airline’s ability to deliver a reliable and enjoyable experience tailored to leisure travellers.”

    The World’s Best Leisure Airline Award is based on passenger satisfaction with the quality of products and services offered by leisure airlines, including both onboard and at the airports. Air Transat has previously won this award in 2012, 2018, 2019, 2021, 2023, and 2024, and was recognized as North America’s Best Leisure Airline in 2022.

    About the World Airline Awards

    The World Airline Awards are wholly independent and impartial, introduced in 1999 to provide a customer satisfaction study that is truly global. Travellers across the world vote in the largest airline passenger satisfaction survey to determine the award winners. The awards are referred to by media around the world as “the Oscars of the aviation industry”.

    All costs of the Survey and Awards event are paid by Skytrax, and airlines do not pay any entry or registration fee. There are no charges for use of the Award logos and results.

    The online survey operated from September 2024 to May 2025, and more than 100 customer nationalities participated, with 22.3 million eligible entries counted in the results. All survey entries were screened to identify IP and user information, with duplicate, suspect and ineligible entries deleted. Over 325 airlines feature in the survey results.

    The customer survey was provided in English, French, Portuguese, Spanish, Turkish, Russian, Japanese, and Chinese.

    About Air Transat

    Founded in Montreal 37 years ago, Air Transat is a leading travel brand voted 2025 World’s Best Leisure Airline by passengers at the Skytrax World Airline Awards. Its program offers access to international destinations, mainly in Europe, the Caribbean, the east coast of the United States, South America and North Africa. Air Transat is recognized for its excellent customer service. Its fleet includes some of the most energy-efficient aircraft in their category. Based in Montreal with major hubs in YUL Montréal-Trudeau International Airport and Toronto Pearson Airport (YYZ), it has 5,000 employees with a common purpose to bring people closer together. Air Transat is a business unit of Transat A.T. Inc.  www.airtransat.com