Air Transat’s Toronto-Berlin route takes flight with FAM trip

Air Transat, in partnership with Visit Berlin, hosted eight travel agencies and tour operators from Ontario on a familiarization trip to the German capital from July 6 to 11, 2025.

This initiative celebrated the launch of Air Transat’s new, exclusive nonstop route connecting Toronto Pearson (YYZ) and Berlin Brandenburg (BER) airports.

“At Air Transat, we’ve always championed the transformative power of travel. This holds particularly true today, as we provide the only non-stop service from Canada to Berlin, a journey enhanced by our acclaimed in-flight service—recognized by Skytrax as the World’s Best Leisure Airline for the seventh time,” explained Laura Albrow, Account Manager at Air Transat, who also traveled with the group. “Bringing these travel experts to the German capital allowed them to truly grasp the city, renowned for its complex history, authenticity, and inspiring urban experiences. We believe this firsthand insight fully equipped and enabled them to confidently craft and sell unforgettable Berlin vacations to their clients.”

About the Berlin FAM trip

The itinerary offered a rich and diverse taste of Berlin. Highlights included fine dining at the TV Tower and Humboldt Forum, visits to acclaimed museums like the Feuerle Collection, and guided tours exploring the city’s baroque architecture, Jewish history, and Cold War legacy.

The group also enjoyed an acrobatic performance at the Chamäleon Theater, explored various hotel properties including the Waldorf Astoria and Hilton Berlin, embarked on a street art adventure at Teufelsberg, and took a cultural escape to Potsdam. A vibrant GastroRallye through Berlin’s innovative restaurant scene capped off this unforgettable experience.

The group comprised partners from several travel agencies and tour operators:

• Flight Centre
• Royal Scenic
• Huntington Travel
• BCD Travel
• Jade Travel
• Direct Travel
• TravelBrands
• All Seasons Travel

Connecting Toronto to Berlin: What travel agents need to know

The highly anticipated route operates twice weekly through October with the Airbus A321LR, an aircraft known for its efficiency.

Featuring ergonomic Economy and Club cabins and a modern entertainment system, it ensures passengers a comfortable and enjoyable travel experience from takeoff to landing.

Thanks to Air Transat’s joint venture with Porter Airlines, this new route provides seamless connections to and from major Canadian cities, including Montreal, Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, and Halifax—making it easier than ever for travellers across the country to discover all that Berlin has to offer.