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MONTREAL , May 13, 2024 /CNW/ - Air Transat , voted World's Best Leisure Airline for the fifth time at the 2023 Skytrax World Airline Awards, announces its offer from Ontario for the 2024-2025 winter season. At the peak of the season, around 100 non-stop flights per week will be offered from Toronto , Ottawa and London to more than two dozen destinations covering the Caribbean , Mexico , Central and South America , and Europe .
"For the 2024-2025 winter season, we are favouring growth focused on our flagship destinations," said Sebastian Ponce , Chief Revenue Officer of Transat. "Leveraging our partnership with Porter Airlines and our annual routes to Europe , we are able to take advantage of their expansion into the domestic market to reach a wider audience."
At the peak of the season, Air Transat's overall schedule will include nearly 300 non-stop flights per week from 7 Canadian cities. In addition to Toronto , Ottawa and London , it will also offer flights from Montreal , Quebec City , Halifax and Moncton .
To the South: a varied offer to escape winter
Air Transat offers a wide range of direct flights to sun destinations from Ontario . From Toronto , the airline is increasing flight frequencies to key markets such as Cancun and Punta Cana , while adding capacity on high-potential routes such as San Jose . The airline also maintains its routes to other popular destinations in the Caribbean and Mexico , ensuring flexible travel options for its customers.
It will also once again offer flights to its most popular sun destinations from Ottawa and London .
Destination | Departing from Toronto | Departing from Ottawa | Departing from London |
CANCÚN – Mexico | 14 (+2) | 3 | 1 |
CARTAGENA – Colombia | 1 | | |
CAYO COCO – Cuba | 5 | 1 | |
LA ROMANA – Dominican Republic | 1 | | |
LIBERIA – Costa Rica | 4 | | |
LIMA - Peru | 2 | | |
HOLGUIN – Try | 4 | | |
MONTEGO BAY – Jamaica | 5 | | |
PHILIPSBURG – Saint-Martin | 1 | | |
PUERTO PLATA – Dominican Republic | 5 | 1 | |
PUERTO VALLARTA – Mexico | 2 | | |
PUNTA CANA – Dominican Republic | 14 (+2) | 3 | 1 |
RIO HATO - Panama | 2 | | |
SAMANA – Dominican Republic | 3 | | |
SAN JOSE – Costa Rica | 3 (+1) | | |
SANTA CLARA – Cuba | 2 | 1 | |
VARADERO – Cuba | 4 | 1 | |
Number of weekly frequencies at the peak of the season and variations compared to winter 2023-2024.
Transatlantic connections: simplified access to Europe
Departing from Toronto , Air Transat maintains its commitment to Europe by offering non-stop flights to six key destinations. The route to London Gatwick will benefit from an additional frequency, offering a daily service and strengthening the connection with the United Kingdom . Other European routes include flights to cities such as Lisbon , Porto , Faro, Glasgow and Manchester .
Destination | Departing from Toronto |
FARO - Portugal | 2 |
GLASGOW – United Kingdom | 1 |
LISBON – Portugal | 3 |
LONDON – United Kingdom | 7 (+1) |
MANCHESTER – United Kingdom | 1 |
PORTO - Portugal | 2 |
Number of weekly frequencies at the peak of the season and variations compared to winter 2023-2024.
About Air TransatFounded in Montreal 36 years ago, Air Transat is a leading travel brand voted by customers as the world's best leisure airline at the 2023 Skytrax World Airline Awards. Its program offers access to international destinations, mainly in Europe , the Caribbean , the East and West American coasts, South America and North Africa . Air Transat is recognized for its excellent customer service. Renewing its airline fleet with the most fuel-efficient aircraft in their class, Air Transat is committed to an environmentally conscious travel industry. Its head office is located in Montreal , with major airport hubs at YUL Montréal-Trudeau International Airport and Pearson Airport (YYZ). It employs 5,000 people who share the same raison d'être, which is to reduce the distances between us. Air Transat is a subsidiary of Transat A.T. Inc. (TSX: TRZ). www.airtransat.com
Recent Honours & Awards
- World's Best Airline in the Leisure category for the 5th time at the Skytrax World Airline Awards 2023
- One of Canada's Best Employers and Best Diversity Employers by Forbes.
For further information:
Marie-Christine Pouliot
Manager, Public Relations & Content Marketing
marie-christine.pouliot@transat.com
SOURCE Transat A.T. Inc.
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