MONTREAL, Dec. 18,
2024 /CNW/ - Air Transat, voted 2024 World's Best
Leisure Airline at the Skytrax World Airline Awards, announces a
new exclusive non-stop route between Toronto (YYZ) and Berlin (BER). The service will operate from
June 19 to October 24, 2025, with two
weekly flights on Thursdays and Sundays.
Following the recent announcement of a new route to Valencia, Air Transat now adds Berlin to its range of transatlantic
destinations, bringing the total of non-stop routes between
Canada and Europe or North
Africa to 36.
"This new route aligns with our revenue diversification strategy
by targeting an important yet underserved market. It also leverages
our A321LR aircraft, enabling us to offer a high-quality inflight
experience, as well as our joint venture with Porter, which
connects the German capital to several major Canadian cities," said
Sebastian Ponce, Chief Revenue
Officer of Transat.
Air Transat is strengthening its connectivity with Porter
Airlines, offering connections from Montreal, Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, and Halifax. These connecting flights will make it
simpler for Canadians to discover Berlin and its rich cultural heritage.
"Berlin is the third-largest
unserved market from Toronto Pearson to Europe with more than 100,000 passengers
flying indirect each year. We welcome this new direct flight from
Air Transat as it will provide passengers a more seamless
travel experience," mentioned Kurush Minocher, Interim Chief
Commercial Officer and Executive Director of Customer Experience
and Airline Relations of Toronto Pearson Airport.
"The new Toronto route to
Berlin is an important step in
further expanding our long-haul offering. We are delighted to have
gained a new strong partner in Air Transat. The connection to
Toronto opens up fantastic new
travel opportunities for travellers from Berlin and Brandenburg to Canada and North
America in general. At the same time, the Capital Region
Berlin-Brandenburg is an attractive destination for visitors from
Canada," added Aletta von Massenbach, Chief Executive Officer
of Berlin Airport.
Air Transat will operate this route with the A321LR, one of the
most fuel-efficient aircraft in its class, equipped with ergonomic
cabins and an advanced inflight entertainment system.
About Air Transat
Founded 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 close to 4,500 employees with a common purpose to
bring people closer together. Air Transat is a business unit of
Transat A.T. Inc. (TSX: TRZ). www.airtransat.com
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For further information:
Marie-Christine Pouliot
Manager, Public Relations & Content Marketing
marie-christine.pouliot@transat.com
SOURCE Transat A.T. Inc.
