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Yahoo
01-05-2025
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Air Transat Launches Exclusive Non-Stop Service Between Québec City and Fort-de-France
MONTRÉAL, May 1, 2025 /CNW/ - Air Transat, voted 2024 World's Best Leisure Airline by Skytrax, is consolidating its leadership in the French Antilles with an innovative route from Québec City. The airline is the first to offer a direct connection between Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport (YQB) and Martinique Aimé Césaire International Airport (FDF). The weekly flight, which is now available for booking, will operate on Sundays from December 14, 2025, to April 26, 2026. "This new non-stop service to Fort-de-France strengthens our position as the leading carrier to the South from Québec City," said Sebastian Ponce, Chief Revenue Officer of Transat. "It not only allows us to expand our presence in Martinique, which we already offer year-round from Montréal, but also increases the productivity of our network and the use of our A321LR aircraft. The Québec City region is a priority market for Air Transat, and the opening of this route is a direct response to rapidly growing demand." "We are delighted with this new non-stop addition between Québec City and Martinique, operated by Air Transat. Popular with travellers, Fort-de-France becomes the very first destination served in the Lesser Antilles from YQB. This new service, which will undoubtedly be enthusiastically welcomed, is fully in line with our commitment to develop our flight offer for the benefit of passengers from our region and from all over Québec," added Stéphane Poirier, President and CEO of YQB. Air Transat will operate this new route with the A321LR, an aircraft renowned for its efficiency. Featuring ergonomic cabins and an advanced inflight entertainment system, the A321LR offers passengers a comfortable and pleasant flying experience. It also includes Club Class seating, allowing passengers to enjoy a premium experience on their way to their destination. About Air TransatFounded in Montréal 37 years ago, Air Transat is a leading travel brand voted 2024 World's Best Leisure Airline by passengers at the Skytrax World Airline Awards. Its program offers access to international destinations, mainly in Europe, the Caribbean, the East coast of the U.S, South America and North Africa. Air Transat is recognized for its excellent customer service. Air Transat's fleet includes some of the most energy-efficient aircraft in their category. Based in Montreal with major hubs in YUL Montréal-Trudeau International Airport and Toronto Pearson Airport (YYZ), it has 5,000 employees with a common purpose to bring people closer together. Air Transat is a business unit of Transat A.T. Inc. (TSX: TRZ). Image bank: For further information: Marie-Christine Pouliot, ManagerPublic Relations & Content SOURCE Transat A.T. Inc. View original content:
Yahoo
01-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
April 1st Alert: Air Transat Renames the Atlantic Ocean to the Canadien Ocean
A Petition Aims to Make the Change Official TORONTO, April 1, 2025 /CNW/ - Air Transat announces that it is officially changing the name of the Atlantic Ocean to the Canadien Ocean. Effective immediately, the new name is featured in onboard announcements across Air Transat's network. To rally nationwide support, the company is launching a petition to make the rebranding permanent on official governmental documents and maps. The initiative was celebrated last night on the very first flight over the newly named Canadien Ocean, one of up to 184 crossings Air Transat makes each week. Passengers on board were treated to commemorative certificates, and the first official in-flight announcement, marking the historic moment. "We've been flying the Montréal way for 37 years – bold, full of joie de vivre, and just a little cheeky," said Xavier Szwengler, Vice President of Marketing and Loyalty at Transat. "As a proudly Canadien airline, we want to celebrate this moment with Canadians at a time when we're rediscovering and embracing our national identity." To mark the occasion, Air Transat is taking over Sankofa Square (formerly Yonge-Dundas Square) in Toronto, unveiling the name change to the broader public. Travellers can book their next adventure at and fly Canadien over the Canadien Ocean. About Air TransatFounded in Montreal 37 years ago, Air Transat is a leading travel brand voted 2024 World's Best Leisure Airline by passengers at the Skytrax World Airline Awards. Its program offers access to international destinations, mainly in Europe, the Caribbean, the East coast of the U.S, South America and North Africa. Air Transat is recognized for its excellent customer service. By renewing its fleet with some of the most energy-efficient aircraft in their category, Air Transat is committed to supporting a travel industry that values the environment and the communities it serves. Based in Montreal with major hubs in YUL Montréal-Trudeau International Airport and Toronto Pearson Airport (YYZ), it has 5,000 employees with a common purpose to bring people closer together. Air Transat is a business unit of Transat A.T. Inc. (TSX: TRZ). Image bank: For further information: Marie-Christine Pouliot Manager, Public Relations & Content Marketing SOURCE Transat A.T. Inc. View original content to download multimedia: Sign in to access your portfolio
