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Pilot union negotiations update

Update on our operations to/from Jamaica

Consult this page for all the information about our operations.

Temporary suspension of flights to/from Port-au-Prince

Montreal, August 21, 2025 - Due to the precarious situation in Haiti, we are forced to suspend our flights to/from Port-au-Prince until the situation is deemed safe for our crews and customers. At this stage, flights are cancelled until April 29, 2026.

New route to Istanbul and new partnership with Turkish Airlines

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.

Air Transat wins its seventh Skytrax title as World's Best Leisure Airline in 2025

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.

Construction at YUL: plan ahead

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.

New route to Medellín

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.

Heading to Guyana

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.

Changes to baggage policy

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 voted World's Best Leisure Airline in 2024

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 voted World's Best Leisure Airline in 2023

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 named 2022 Best Leisure Airline in North America

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 named World's Best Leisure Airline once again

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.

Air Transat named World’s Best Leisure Airline for the second year running

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 named World’s Best Leisure Airline in 2018

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.

Presence of Sargassum in Mexico and the Caribbean

Air Transat would like to inform its clients about the presence of Sargassum in Mexico and the Caribbean

Air Transat unveils its new fleet livery for its 30th anniversary

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.

Entry requirements for Canada have changed. Find out if they apply to you.

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.

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