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Air Transat is making changes to its baggage fees for any checked bag purchased 24 hours or less before departure. Consult this section for more details.
Montreal, April 22, 2026 - Due to the ongoing fuel shortage situation in Cuba, we must adjust our flight program to this destination.
Subject to how the situation evolves, the gradual resumption of our flights is now planned for October 25, 2026.
European Union member states have introduced a new Entry/Exit System (EES), which will be rolled out at all airports from April 10, 2026. Non-EU travellers should expect longer waiting times at border control points on both arrival and departure.
Due to the permanent closure of the Multi-Level Parking and EconoParc P5, parking availability at Montréal–Trudeau International Airport (YUL) is currently very limited.
Air Transat has reached a tentative agreement with the union representing its pilots regarding the renewal of their collective agreement. This agreement marks a significant step in the process, lifting the risk of a strike and allowing our customers to travel with peace of mind.
Montreal, May 13, 2026 - Due to the precarious situation in Haiti, we are forced to suspend our flights to/from Port-au-Prince. They will resume only once conditions allow for safe operations for our crews and customers.
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.
Air Transat would like to inform its clients about the presence of Sargassum in Mexico and the Caribbean
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