Air Transat takes off with new sun destination flights

Air Transat is launching a number of new seasonal routes, marking a key milestone in its winter program.

The carrier has inaugurated new non-stop flights to the South from Quebec City, Windsor, Charlottetown and Fredericton recently, expanding access to popular sun destinations for travellers from Eastern Canada and Southern Ontario.

Sebastian Ponce, Chief Revenue Officer at Transat, said: “The addition of Pointe-à-Pitre from Quebec City brings to fifteen the number of destinations offered by Air Transat this winter from Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport and illustrates our commitment to investing where demand is strong while maintaining our network’s balance.”

And Ponce added: “By also increasing departures from cities like Windsor, Charlottetown and Fredericton, we bring even more Canadians closer to the vacation destinations they love.”

On Feb. 18, Air Transat operated its inaugural flight between Quebec City (YQB) and Pointe‑à‑Pitre (PTP), becoming the only airline to offer non-stop service between the two cities.

The departure took place in the new Air Transat zone at Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport, a venue designed to inspire travel and featuring, among other things, a children’s play area.

Operated every Wed. until April 29, 2026, this flight creates a new direct connection to Guadeloupe, a region renowned for its vibrant culture, tropical landscapes and warm atmosphere.

The route is operated with the Airbus A321LR, a modern aircraft known for its efficiency and comfort. Travellers enjoy a thoughtfully designed cabin, ergonomic seating and a state-of-the-art inflight entertainment system, both in Economy Class and Club Class.

Air Transat has also celebrated the first flights of three new seasonal routes, now active for the winter period:

• Windsor (YQG) – Punta Cana (PUJ) — The inaugural flight took off on Dec. 19, 2025. The service is offered every Friday until April 10, 2026.
• Charlottetown (YYG) – Cancún (CUN) — The route was inaugurated on February 18, 2026. One weekly flight is offered every Wed. until April 22, 2026.
• Fredericton (YFC) – Cancún (CUN) — The first departure also took place on February 18, 2026, with flights offered every Wed. until April 22, 2026.

These new travel options allow vacationers from the Maritimes and Southern Ontario to fly directly to the South while enjoying the simplicity of Transat’s all‑inclusive packages.

Go to www.airtransat.com for more.

In the photo

Aurélien Anzala, Director of Development at the Guadeloupe Islands Tourism Board; Marc-André Bédard, Vice President, Business Development and Technologies at YQB; Emma-Jeanne Bouchard, Director, Commercial and Air Services Development at YQB; accompanied by crew members of the very first TS694 flight.