Friday, March 25, 2022

Top 13 Facts about Air Transat

Air Transat is a Canadian-based airline that flies across Canada and the world. Air Transat is a Canadian low-cost airline headquartered at Montreal International Airport in the West Island suburb of Laval, Quebec. With its hub located at Montreal International Airport, Air Transat offers flights to over 50 destinations in North America, Central America, the Caribbean, Europe, South America, and Africa. Since its inception, Air Transat has always been committed to providing safe, reliable service to its passengers while also being environmentally conscious. Its slogan, “It’s not just business – it’s transat” sums up this philosophy perfectly. 

1. Air Transat offers flights from Canada to Europe with stops in Montreal, Toronto, and Vancouver. There are no direct flights between Toronto and Paris. Flights are operated daily except Sunday.

2. Air Transat has been operating since 1972 and was founded by Jean-Pierre Plouffe. The airline currently operates over 100 weekly departures to 75 cities throughout North America, South America, Europe, and Africa.

3. Air Transat is headquartered in Dorval, Quebec (Canada), and maintains a hub operation at Montréal-Trudeau International Airport.

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4. Air Transat flies to 19 destinations across Europe including Amsterdam, Barcelona, Brussels, Frankfurt, Geneva, London, Madrid, Milan, Nice, Paris, Rome, Stockholm, Venice, Zurich, and other major European cities.

5. Air Transat's mission is to provide safe, reliable, innovative, and environmentally friendly air services that are in line with our passengers' expectations. We operate flights throughout Canada and the United States. Our fleet consists of over 100 aircraft and we currently serve more than 300 destinations across North America, Central America, Europe, Africa, Asia, and South America.

6. Air Transat has always been at the forefront of innovation and environmental responsibility. including reusable carry-on bags, a recycling program, and the introduction of eco-friendly cleaning products.

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7. As a global leader in sustainability, we’ve won numerous awards for our efforts, including Best Large Domestic Carrier in North America from TripAdvisor readers, Best Airline in North America according to SkyTrax, Best Airline in Canada according to SkyTrax Readers, Best Business Class cabin in North America according to Skyscanner, Best Airline in Latin America according to Skyscanner,

8. Air Transat was named the best airline for Canadian business travelers by Maclean’s magazine in its annual survey of the country’s top airlines.

9. Air Transat operates daily flights between Toronto Pearson International Airport and 15 cities in Canada, and 10 cities in the U.S., including New York JFK, Chicago O'Hare, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Seattle/Tacoma. In November 2011, Air Transat began flying nonstop between Vancouver and Paris Charles de Gaulle, making Air Transat the only carrier that offers such service. In 2012, Air Transat launched direct flights between Montreal and London Heathrow, becoming the first Canadian company to offer this type of service.

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10. Air Transat operates more than 20 weekly flights between Toronto Pearson International and 16 cities in Mexico, including Monterrey, Guadalajara, Tijuana, Cancun, Queretaro, Leon, Toluca, Hermosillo, Ciudad Juarez, Nuevo Laredo, San Luis Potosi, Veracruz, Puebla, Campeche, Mexico City, Acapulco, Mazatlán and Merida. 

11. Air Transat offers services from Toronto International Airport (YYZ) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR).  Air Transat operates flights from Canada's busiest airport to over 100 destinations worldwide.

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12. Air Transat is a member of Star Alliance, Europe's largest airline alliance. Air Transat is your reliable choice when flying to any destination in North America!

13. Air Transat’s frequent flyer program, “Airtime Rewards” has been awarded the prestigious Diamond Award. This award recognizes programs that deliver superior customer service and satisfaction. Air Transat is the official air carrier of the Canadian Olympic Team.

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