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I’ve written several times about Air Transat. Before last year, I had never even heard of the airline, but it was named the World’s Best Leisure Airline in the Skytrax World Airline Awards in 2023, 2024, and 2025. Today, it announced an ambitious expansion of its summer 2026 network, introducing new transatlantic routes, extended southern destinations, and enhanced connectivity across Canada. The move strengthens the airline’s growing footprint in Europe, Latin America, and the Caribbean by offering travelers more flexibility and travel options than ever before.
The highlight of Air Transat’s 2026 summer schedule is the launch of two exclusive transatlantic routes:
- Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to/from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) (3x weekly; starts on May 15th)
- Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport (YQB) to/from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) (1x weekly; starts on May 21st and runs through October 8th)
In addition, Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to/from Montréal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) will run 3x weekly from May 5th through October 23rd. The expansion aligns with the growing collaboration between Air Transat and Porter Airlines, which is strengthening Ottawa’s position as a key hub in eastern Canada and improving international accessibility from the region.
Air Transat also continues to expand its presence in Latin America and the Caribbean with several year-round route extensions:
Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport (YQB) to/from Martinique Aimé Césaire International Airport(FDF) will launch on December 14th and extend into the summer season with 1x weekly flights. Montréal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to/from Cartagena’s Rafael Nunez International Airport (CTG) will become a year-round option and connect onto a flight to Medellin’s Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE). This mirrors the flight between Cartagena’s Rafael Nunez International Airport (CTG) and Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) that also continues onto Medellin’s Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE). This launches on November 2nd.
By diversifying its destinations and strengthening partnerships, Air Transat aims to further position itself as a leading leisure carrier bridging Canada with Europe, the Caribbean, and Latin America. All newly announced flights are available for booking now with additional updates to Air Transat’s summer 2026 program expected in the coming weeks.
Sebastian Ponce, Chief Revenue Officer at Air Transat, said:
Our summer 2026 is already shaping up to be exceptional. We’re accelerating our growth in Quebec City, launching our first transatlantic route from Ottawa, and expanding our international connections. This is just the beginning of a season full of exciting new developments.”
Anthony’s Take: Air Transat gets some good reviews and is giving Canadians more options to get to Europe and beyond. I want to try the airline some day as the pricing looks pretty decent.
(Image Credits: Air Transat.)
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