Calling its new schedule "ambitious," Air Transat announced on 19MAY that it is diversifying and expanding its international offering for winter 2022–2023 to offer more than 50 destinations, as well as a few more through its code-sharing agreements.
“Our customers want and need to travel,” says Michèle Barre, Vice President, Network, Revenue Management and Pricing of Air Transat. “Our response to their expectations is unique, of high quality and rich in options.
"We are offering an unprecedented range of destinations on four continents for this coming winter as we continue to develop and strengthen our air network.”
Air Transat continues to grow in Quebec while maintaining its position in Ontario and Atlantic Canada with flights to the Caribbean, Mexico, Central and South America, the United States, Canada and Europe.
"Sunshine at Will:" More options for the South from YYZ and YUL
Air Transat will offer direct flights from eight cities across the country: YYZ, YHM, YXU, YOW, YUL, YQB, YQM, and YHZ. In addition to its flights to the South, Air Transat will also offer vacationers a selection of packages at more than 300 properties.
Out of YUL, Air Transat will expand its services on the South, including to Colombia, Costa Rica, Mexico (to PVR and CUN), as well as in the Dominican Republic, to Punta Cana. It will also operate direct flights to Guadeloupe, Haiti, Jamaica, Martinique, Panama, the Caribbean, and El Salvador, as well as Cuba, where direct flights to HAV are back in service.
Travellers out of YYZ can have plenty of choice to enjoy the sun and beaches of the South. Air Transat will offer direct flights to Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, the Dominican Republic, Jamaica, Mexico, Panama, and St. Maarten.
From Quebec City, nine sun destinations will be accessible by direct flight to Cuba, Mexico and the Dominican Republic.
Weekly Flights – South
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Destination |
From YUL |
From YQB |
From YYZ |
|
ACA – Mexico |
1 |
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CUN – Mexico |
14 |
5 |
10 |
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CTG – Colombia |
3 |
2 |
|
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CCC – Cuba |
4 |
2 |
3 |
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FDF – Martinique |
2 |
||
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LIR – Costa Rica |
3 |
3 |
|
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HAV – Cuba |
3 |
||
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HOG – Cuba |
3 |
1 |
4 |
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LRM – Dominican Republic |
1 |
1 |
|
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MBJ – Jamaica |
3 |
6 |
|
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PTP – Guadeloupe |
2 |
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PAP – Haiti |
1 |
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POP – Dominican Republic |
4 |
1 |
4 |
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PVR – Mexico |
5 |
1 |
2 |
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PUJ – Dominican Republic |
12 |
5 |
10 |
|
RIH – Panama |
2 |
2 |
|
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AZS – Dominican Republic |
4 |
1 |
2 |
|
SJC – Costa Rica |
3 |
3 |
|
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SJU – Puerto Rico |
1 |
1 |
|
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SAL – El Salvador |
1 |
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SNU – Cuba |
3 |
2 |
2 |
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SXM – St. Maarten |
2 |
1 |
|
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VRA – Cuba |
4 |
2 |
4 |
Major increase in service to the U.S.
Air Transat is also pursuing its development in the U.S. market, announcing a major increase in its offering from YUL to FLL, MIA, and MCO and resuming its direct flights to TPA. It will also maintain its service to MSY and extend service to LAX year-round.
Weekly Flights – U.S.
|
Destination |
From YUL |
From YQB |
From YYZ |
|
FLL – Florida |
9 |
5 |
7 |
|
LAX – California |
3 |
||
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MIA – Florida |
5 |
||
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MYS – Louisiana |
2 |
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MCO – Florida |
6 |
2 |
4 |
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TPA – Florida |
2 |
Access to Europe: LGW year-round from YUL and MRS for the holidays
As for Europe, Air Transat will offer direct flights between YUL and France, Portugal and Spain, as well as England, and offer year-round flights to LGW. It should also be noted that it will now offer its non-stop flights to MRS for the holidays until 08JAN 2023, and the following day for the flight back to YUL.
Weekly Flights – Europe
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Destination |
From YUL |
From YQB |
From YYZ |
|
FAO – Portugal |
1 |
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GLA – United Kingdom |
2 |
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LIS– Portugal |
2 |
2 |
|
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LGW – United Kingdom |
3 |
7 |
|
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AGP– Spain |
2 |
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MAN – United Kingdom |
2 |
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MRS – France |
2 |
||
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CDG – France |
12 |
1 |
|
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OPO – Portugal |
1 |
In Canada
Air Transat will also operate domestic flights between YUL and YYZ as well as between YUL and YVR.
Weekly Flights – Domestic
|
Destination |
Number of flights |
|
YUL - YYZ |
7 |
|
YUL - YVR |
6 |
Global network expansion
To help Canadians to simplify their travel itinerary and increase international connections, Air Transat is enhancing its offering with trusted partners through its code-sharing agreements. In total, more than 350 destinations are available for booking, according to the airline.
The winter 2022-2023 flight program is available for booking now, with new destinations announced "in a few weeks."
For more information on Air Transat, visit its web site.
