Air Transat has begun unveiling its 2026-27 winter program with its “first wave” of announcements that include four new routes from four different Canadian gateways; the expansion of two of its flagship routes – Toronto-Paris and Montreal-Barcelona – to year-round service; and the return of Florida flights after a summer pause.
This first phase highlights the launch of Quebec City-San José, Costa Rica (from Dec. 15); Toronto-Fort-de-France, Martinique (Dec. 19); London-Puerto Plata, DR (Dec. 15); and Charlottetown-Punta Cana, DR (Dec. 16), flights.
“Demand for sun destinations remains strong, and Transat’s recognized expertise in leisure travel enables us to respond with ambition,” said Sebastian Ponce, Chief Revenue Officer at Transat. “Leveraging our brand, our network and a strategy focused on diversification and optimization, we continue to enhance our offering and expand our presence in high-potential markets.
“And this is only the beginning: next winter will bring a wave of announcements, spanning both network development and partnerships.”
Sustained expansion from Quebec City
Air Transat continues to grow its operations from Quebec City with the addition of a new route to San José, Costa Rica. The offering is also enhanced with additional frequencies to Fort-de-France (two flights per week) and Cancún (eight flights per week). In addition, the seasonal Québec City–Nantes route, scheduled to launch this summer, will be extended through the holiday period to meet the strong demand for Europe. These additions bolster Air Transat’s winter offering and consolidate its position as the leading carrier at Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport.
The French Antilles from Toronto
From Toronto, Air Transat is adding a new route to Fort-de-France, Martinique – a fast-growing destination renowned for its cultural richness and unique landscapes. Already offered year-round from Montreal and Quebec City, this destination will now be available seasonally from Toronto, allowing even more travellers to discover this gem of the French Antilles.
Key year-round European routes
Air Transat is expanding its winter offering to Europe by making two popular European routes available year-round. The Toronto-Paris and Montreal-Barcelona routes, previously operated only during the summer season, will now also be available in winter. This addition is designed to better meet the needs of travellers wishing to visit loved ones or plan trips outside the peak season. By offering these destinations all year long, Air Transat provides greater choice and flexibility while facilitating travel between Canada and Europe throughout the year.
Expanded offering from London, Charlottetown
Air Transat is also continuing to develop its presence at regional airports with the addition of Puerto Plata from London (Ontario) and Punta Cana from Charlottetown (Prince Edward Island). These routes enhance the airline’s existing sun destination offering, which already includes flights to Cancún and Punta Cana from London, as well as Cancún from Charlottetown.
Florida returns
After a pause during the summer season, Air Transat will resume service to Fort Lauderdale, Florida in winter 2026-27. The airline will offer up to seven weekly flights from Montreal, as well as three weekly flights from Quebec City and a weekly flight from Halifax. The return of the popular sun destination is part of Air Transat’s efforts to strengthen its winter offering and reinforce its presence in its most promising markets.
“These additions illustrate our commitment to consolidating our presence in Eastern Canada by offering more non-stop travel options while responding to growing demand for convenient, close-to-home departures,” added Mr. Ponce.
Additional announcements will follow in the coming weeks to complete the 2026-27 winter program.
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