About Air Transat

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For travelers flying to the sunny south, Air Transat is a viable option.

Air Transat is an airline built for the holiday traveler within North America. Canadian owned and operated, with roots in Montreal, Quebec, this airline has operated in the vacation travel business since 1987.

  1. Company Profile

    • Air Transat offers flights to destinations throughout Canada, the U.S. and Mexico, focusing strongly on vacation-only travel, particularly to the sunny south for Canadian and American snowbirds seeking to beat hard northern winters. During the summer months, however, the airline offers many other flights including service to Europe.

    Important Traveller Infomration

    • The airline offers Club Class as its upgraded travel option, with complimentary alcoholic beverages, welcome cocktails and gourmet meals. Other perks offered on Club Class include additional flight staff, wider leg room and modern seats. Their corporate website also offers car rental and hotel reservation service, a hallmark service of vacation-focused airlines.

    Additional Information

    • In a competitive effort with the major North American carriers, Air Transat opened a cargo division, Air Transat Cargo, and as of 2010 was investing in this area of the business. Like many other airlines flying over international waters, duty-free shopping is available on applicable flights.

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