Air Transat

Q: What are Air Transat's airline codes?

Air Transat's IATA code is TS , its ICAO code is TSC , and its callsign is AIR TRANSAT .

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Air Transat is a Canadian leisure airline based in Montreal, flying from Canada to Mexico, the Caribbean, Central and South America, Europe and Africa. This guide covers its hubs, network, fleet, cabins, baggage, check-in, loyalty plans and airport transportation.

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Aircraft: 66
Destinations: YUL, YYZ
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The airline

About Air Transat

Schedules, aircraft assignments, terminals and fare rules can change. Confirm operational details directly with Air Transat before travel.

Official name: Air Transat A.T. Inc.
Callsign: AIR TRANSAT
Country: Canada
Founded: 1986 (first flight in 1987)
Parent company: Transat A.T. Inc.
Head office: Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Alliance: None
Frequent-flyer program: A new loyalty program with Desjardins and Visa is planned for launch by the end of 2026
Official website: airtransat.com

Air Transat is a Canadian leisure airline, officially Air Transat A.T. Inc., headquartered in Montreal, Quebec. It was founded in December 1986 and operated its first flight on 14 November 1987. The airline belongs to the travel company Transat A.T. Inc. and is not a member of an airline alliance.

Montréal–Trudeau and Toronto Pearson are its main bases, and Québec City is a third base with year-round and seasonal flights. From these cities, and seasonally from airports such as Ottawa, Halifax, London (Ontario) and Moncton, it serves more than 60 destinations: beach resorts in Mexico, the Caribbean and Central America, cities in South America, Fort Lauderdale in winter, and cities across Europe, North Africa and Senegal.

The fleet of about 42 aircraft is all Airbus: A321LR and A321 jets on medium-haul routes and A330-200 and A330-300 jets on high-demand routes, with A321XLR jets on order.

Network

Where Air Transat flies

Routes and frequencies change with the season, and many sun routes run only in winter while many European routes run only in summer. Check the current schedule on airtransat.com before you plan a trip.

Mexico

Cancún from Montreal, Toronto and Québec City, plus seasonal flights from Charlottetown, Fredericton, Halifax, London (Ontario), Moncton, Ottawa and Windsor. Seasonal flights also link Montreal with Acapulco, Cozumel, Puerto Vallarta and Tulum, Toronto and Québec City with Puerto Vallarta, and Québec City with Tulum. Montreal–Los Cabos is scheduled from 10 December 2026.

Caribbean, Central and South America

Punta Cana, Puerto Plata and Samaná in the Dominican Republic, Montego Bay, Fort-de-France and Pointe-à-Pitre, plus seasonal flights to La Romana, St. Maarten, Aruba and Barbados. Costa Rica (San José and Liberia), San Salvador, Río Hato in Panama, Cartagena, Medellín, Lima and Rio de Janeiro are also served.

United States

Winter flights to Fort Lauderdale from Montreal from 16 November 2026, from Québec City from 15 November 2026 and from Halifax from 16 December 2026.

Europe and Africa

From Montreal to Paris, Lyon, Bordeaux, Marseille, Nantes, Barcelona, Madrid, Málaga, Valencia, Lisbon, Marrakesh and Dakar, with seasonal flights to Toulouse, Nice, Brussels, Porto, Rome, Athens, London Gatwick, Reykjavík and Agadir. From Toronto to Paris, Lisbon, Porto, Faro, Glasgow, Manchester, London Gatwick and Istanbul, with seasonal flights to Amsterdam, Berlin, Dublin, Rome, Venice, Tirana and Zagreb. Montreal–Istanbul is scheduled from 29 October 2026.

Aircraft

Air Transat fleet

Air Transat flies an all-Airbus fleet of about 42 aircraft. The aircraft shown at booking is not guaranteed until departure.

Airbus A321LR

About 19 aircraft with Club Class and Economy, used on routes to Europe and on sun routes.

Airbus A321

About 8 aircraft. Club Class is not offered on these aircraft on flights to the United States and sun destinations.

Airbus A330-200 and A330-300

About 15 wide-body aircraft with Club Class and Economy, used on high-demand routes to Europe, Africa and the South.

Airbus A321XLR

Four aircraft on order, with the first delivery expected in late 2027.

On board

Air Transat cabin classes

Cabins depend on the aircraft and route. Check the seat map and fare conditions before you buy.

Club Class

Reclining seats with a footrest and adjustable headrest, about 38 inches between rows, a seatback screen, multi-course meals, priority check-in, boarding and baggage handling. Club Class is not offered on the A321ceo aircraft to the United States and sun destinations.

Economy

The standard cabin on every Air Transat flight, sold as Eco Budget, Eco Standard and Eco Flex fares. Baggage, seat selection and change rules depend on the fare.

Before you fly

Practical information

Baggage Cabin bags, checked bags, missing luggage

Air Transat baggage allowances depend on the fare, travel class and route.

Carry-on

Every fare includes a personal item. Eco Budget fares include a carry-on bag only on flights to Europe, Africa, Peru and Brazil; Eco Standard includes one carry-on bag. Club Class includes one carry-on bag and one personal item. Size and weight limits depend on fare and are shown on the Air Transat baggage page.

Checked baggage

Some fares include checked bags and others do not. Eco Standard includes one checked bag on flights to Europe, Africa, Peru and Brazil, Eco Flex includes checked baggage, and Club Class includes two checked bags.

Special items

Strollers, car seats, sports equipment, pets and oversized items follow separate rules. Check the official Air Transat baggage page before you fly.

Check-in and boarding Steps before departure

Online check-in on airtransat.com opens 24 hours before departure and closes 2 hours before. Air Transat asks passengers to arrive at least 3 hours before departure. Airport counters close 60 minutes before international flights, and boarding gates close 15 minutes before departure.

1 Confirm
Confirm the operating airline, airport and terminal.
2 Documents
Review passport, visa and entry requirements for your destination.
3 Check in
Check in online as soon as it opens, 24 hours before departure.
4 Boarding pass
Save the mobile boarding pass to your phone or print it. Mobile boarding passes are offered on most flights from airports such as Montreal, Toronto, Québec City, Ottawa, Cancún and several European cities.
5 Arrive early
Arrive at least 3 hours before departure to allow time for bag drop, security and, on international flights, passport control.

Lounges

Lounge access is not among the Club Class benefits listed on airtransat.com. Club Class passengers get priority check-in, boarding and baggage handling, and priority security lanes at some airports, including Montreal, Toronto and Ottawa. Check the lounge options at your departure airport before you travel.

Loyalty program

Air Transat has announced a new loyalty program, created with Desjardins and Visa, that includes a co-branded credit card. The company says it will launch by the end of 2026. Program details, including how points are earned and used, have not yet been published, so check airtransat.com for the latest information.

Flight status and customer service Official sources

For current operational information, use Air Transat's official services:

Air Transat website

airtransat.com for booking, check-in, trip management and flight status

Where you land

Air Transat airports

Air Transat flies most of its routes from Montreal and Toronto, with Québec City as a third base. Many smaller Canadian airports have seasonal flights in winter. Check the airport on your ticket before you book a transfer.

Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport Hub

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