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Consult our archives to catch up on news previously posted on our website.
Roadwork and traffic congestion may complicate access to YUL Montréal-Trudeau International Airport. Passengers are strongly encouraged to allow extra time for travel to the airport.
Montreal, June 19, 2025 – 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.
Montreal, May 22, 2025 – Air Transat continues to explore new horizons in South America with the launch of an exclusive new route between Toronto (YYZ) and Medellín (MDE)*, via Cartagena (CTG). This new twice-weekly service will connect Canadians with one of Colombia's most dynamic and mountainous cities, while also improving access to the popular destination of Cartagena.
*Subject to regulatory approvals.
Montreal, May 8, 2025 – Air Transat is enhancing its winter program with the addition of a new non-stop route between Toronto-Pearson (YYZ) and Guyana's capital, Georgetown (GEO). This service will operate twice weekly, on Tuesdays and Fridays, from December 16, 2025, to April 24, 2026.
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Air Transat is making changes to its baggage policy for flights to the South, to the United States and for flights within Canada. Consult this section for details of the changes.
Air Transat is pleased to announce that it has been named the World’s Best Leisure Airline for the sixth time at the 2024 Skytrax World Airline Awards.
Air Transat is pleased to announce that it has been named the World’s Best Leisure Airline for the fifth time at the Skytrax World Airline Awards.
Air Transat is pleased to announce that it has won the title of North America’s Best Leisure Airline at the 2022 Skytrax World Airline Awards.
Air Transat is pleased to announce that it has taken the title of World’s Best Leisure Airline at the Skytrax World Airline Awards for the fourth time.
For the second year in a row, Air Transat has taken the title of World's Best Leisure Airline at the Skytrax World Airline Awards presentation ceremony, held today at the 53rd International Paris Air Show Le Bourget in France.
Air Transat, Canada's leading holiday airline, is proud to have been named the World’s Best Leisure Airline at the Skytrax World Airline Awards. Jean-François Lemay, President-General Manager of Air Transat, was on hand in London to accept the award at the official ceremony.
Air Transat is proud to present its new safety video, available as of today aboard
all its flights.
Montreal, June 26, 2018 - Air Transat will discontinue the LIMO! stroller service. It will introduce the stroller gate delivery service at certain airports.
For your convenience and to ensure secure transactions, we now only accept major credit cards (Visa, MasterCard and American Express). Cash, debit and Visa Debit cards are no longer accepted.
Montreal, November 13, 2017 — Unveiled during a special event to celebrate its 30th anniversary, the new Air Transat fleet livery reflects the recent evolution of the Transat brand image and remains faithful to the company’s promise: to brighten the everyday with the joy of vacations.
Effective October 15, 2016
For safety reasons on all flights, Samsung Galaxy Note 7 devices are strictly forbidden. Such devices may not be transported at all, including in checked, carry on baggage or on one’s person.
Air Transat will operate a humanitarian flight from Montreal to Haiti on November 15, 2016.
As a gesture of solidarity, Transat is announcing a gift of $25,000 to the Canadian Red Cross to help relief efforts for the people and municipalities affected.
Montreal, August 3, 2016 - Based on the guidelines of competent authorities, we are exercising flexibility in the interest of our clients travelling to destinations affected by the Zika virus.
In addition to a valid passport, travellers flying to Canada may need an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) issued by the Government of Canada. Visit Canada.ca/eta to apply and for more details.
More flights, more seats and new connecting flights. Transat will offer 28 European and 36 Sun destinations with direct flights.
Installation of a solar wall will further reduce Air Transat’s GHG emissions.
Effective December 1, 2015, our U.S. airports will become cashless.
A passenger who does not hold the required travel documents may be denied boarding or entry into the country of destination.
Our Sales Centre agents can now offer you assistance 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Following recent events at the Brussels Airport, all passengers will be required to show proof of travel (e-ticket or itinerary) at the marquee tent entrance before they can proceed to the pre check-in lounge.
Neither Air Transat nor any other subsidiary of the Transat group engage in promotional offers by telephone. Please be vigilant and never give out personal information over the phone to someone who has contacted you.
The Air Transat mobile application gives travellers access to their flight status, information on the destinations offered by Transat and allows them to download their electronic documents.
Air Transat announces the commercialization of its regular aviation activities between Canada and Haiti on the GDS booking systems available to travel agents.
Immortalize one of your most memorable vacation moments with a photo or in writing and use the hashtag #ExperienceTransat.
All foreign nationals arriving in Haiti are now required to pay a US $10 tourist fee.
Visa Debit is now accepted for bookings and seat selections made on airtransat.com and via Air Transat’s call centres.
Find everything you need to plan and book a memorable trip to Europe, all on the same website.
Please note that because of repairs done to the main runway of Quebec City Jean Lesage International Airport (YQB), our aviation operations may be affected by weather factors beyond our control.
Montreal, June 22, 2017 — L’été dans le Sud avec Transat : la solution idéale pour des vacances sans souci.
Montreal, November 7, 2017 — Launch of the electronic boarding pass : Air Transat passengers who check in online for their flights will have the option to receive their boarding passes electronically on their mobile devices.
We found hardworking Canadians and took their vacation days away.
Montreal, February 28, 2019 -Global Affairs Canada has recently elevated it’s advisory for Haiti to avoid all travel due to the reigning civil unrest throughout the country. This is the highest level of the Canadian government’s Travel Advice and Advisories.
We know that sometimes plans change due to unforeseen events like coronavirus (COVID-19). Let’s take care of life’s unpredictability, so you can book with complete peace of mind.
Air Transat announced today that its flight attendants have voted in favour of the recommendation of the mediators from the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service, thus ratifying the new collective agreement. There is no longer any risk of a strike, and this puts an end to the uncertainty for travellers.
We acknowledge the impact of Lynx Air's ceasing of operations on passengers and employees, and we are committed to providing assistance where possible:
For Canadian repatriation from Florida and Mexico, we now offer a 25% discount on base fares.
Due to intermittent power outages, hotels in the Varadero and Holguin regions are running on generators until the national power grid is restored. Services remain available, although some outages may occur.