2022-05-19 — Air Transat Unveils Its Ambitious Winter 2022-2023 Program

The airline is diversifying and expanding its winter offering to the South, the United Statesand Europeby leveraging its growing network

MONTREAL, May 19, 2022/CNW Telbec/ - Air Transat, named World's Best Leisure Airline in 2021 by Skytrax, is proud to announce today that it is diversifying and expanding its international offering for winter 2022-2023. For the first time in its history, it will fly to more than 350 destinations worldwide, about 50 of which will be served by its own aircraft and some 300 others through its exclusive virtual interlining service, connectair by Air Transat, as well as 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 Quebecwhile consolidating its position in Ontarioand the Atlantic provinces with flights to the Caribbean, Mexico, Central and South America, the United States,Canadaand Europe.

Sunshine at will: more options for the South from Montrealand Toronto

Air Transat will offer direct flights from eight cities across the country: Montreal, Quebec City, Toronto, Ottawa, Hamilton, London, Halifaxand Moncton. In addition to its flights to the South, Air Transat will also offer vacationers a selection of packages at more than 290 properties.

Out of Montreal, Air Transat will expand its services on the South, including to Colombia, Costa Rica, Mexico(to Puerto Vallartaand Cancun), as well as in the Dominican Republic, to Punta Cana. It will also operate direct flights to Guadeloupe, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Martinique, Panama, the Caribbean, and El Salvador, as well as Cuba, where direct flights to Havanaare back in service.

Travellers out of Torontowill also 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 United States, Honduras, Jamaica, Mexico, Panama, the Dominican Republicand St. Maarten.

From Quebec City, nine sun destinations will be accessible by direct flight to Cuba, Mexicoand the Dominican Republic.

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Major increase in service to the United States

Air Transat is also pursuing its ambitious development in the U.S. market, announcing a major increase in its offering from Montrealto Fort Lauderdale, Miamiand Orlandoand resuming its direct flights to Tampa. It will also maintain its service to New Orleansand extend service to Los Angelesyear-round.

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Easy access to Europe: Londonyear-round from Montrealand Marseillefor the holidays

As for Europe, Air Transat will offer direct flights between Montrealand France, Portugaland Spain, as well as England, and offer year-round flights to London. It should also be noted that it will now offer its non-stop flights to Marseillefor the holidays until January 8, 2023, and the following day for the flight back to Montreal.

In addition, there will be direct flights from Torontoto the United Kingdom, Portugal, the Netherlands, Scotland, and Italy, as well as from Quebec Cityto France.

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In Canada

Air Transat will also operate domestic flights between Montrealand Torontoas well as between Montrealand Vancouver.

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Global network expansion

To enable Canadians to simplify their travel itinerary and increase international connections, Air Transat is enhancing its offering with trusted partners through its code-sharing agreements as well as its virtual interlining service, connectair by Air Transat. In total, more than 350 destinations are available for booking.

The innovative connectair by Air Transat platform lets travellers combine Air Transat's flights with those of seven partner airlines for more than 240 additional destinations in Europe, North Africa, the Middle East, Central and South Americaand Canada.

The winter 2022-2023 flight program is available for booking today on the airtransat.com and transat.com websites and from all travel product distributors. New destinations will be announced in a few weeks. See you in June!

About Air Transat

Founded in Montreal35 years ago, Air Transat is a leading leisure travel brand. Voted World's Best Leisure Airline by passengers at the Skytrax World Airline Awards, it flies to international and Canadian destinations, striving to serve its customers with enthusiasm and friendliness at every stage of their trip or stay, and emphasizing safety throughout. It is renewing its fleet with the greenest aircraft in their category as part of a commitment to a healthier environment, knowing that this is essential to its operations and the magnificent destinations it offers. Air Transat is a business unit of Transat A.T. Inc., a world-renowned holiday travel provider that achieved Travelife certification in 2018 in recognition of its sustainability commitments.

Recent distinctions and awards

• World's Best Leisure Airline at the Skytrax World Airline Awards
• Named to Forbes World's Best Employers List
• Best Tour Operator and Favourite Overall Supplier at the Agents' Choice Awards presented by Baxter Travel Media
• Ranked as Canada's 21st best corporate citizen by Corporate Knights

SOURCE Transat A.T. Inc.