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Temporary Closure of Liberia-Guanacaste Airport, Costa Rica

Montreal, November 19, 2024 - Due to runway damage caused by heavy rains associated with Tropical Storm Sara, the Liberia-Guanacaste Airport is temporarily closed until November 21, 2024. As a result, some of our flights to/from Liberia are impacted.

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

Montreal, November 15, 2024 - Montreal, November 15, 2024 - Due to the increase in violence 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 time, flights are canceled until January 15, 2025.

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.

Lynx Air ceases operations

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.

Union negotiations

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.

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.

Travel advisory Flights on all routes offered by Air Transat and South packages – new flexibility policy

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 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.

Situation in Haiti

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.

Lost vacation days

We found hardworking Canadians and took their vacation days away.

Road closures on Highway 40 and closure of the Turcot interchange

Montreal, October 29, 2018 - Major construction work in early November will cause important closures and will limit routes to the Montréal-Trudeau airport site.

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 new inflight safety video

Air Transat is proud to present its new safety video, available as of today aboard
all its flights.

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.