Air Transat Inaugurates Seasonal YYZ-BER Route, the Only Non-Stop Service to the German Capital
by Bruce Parkinson
L to R: Sheri Flaro, Flight Director; Anja Marunde, Flight Attendant; Kurush Minocher, interim Chief Commercial Officer, Toronto Pearson; Sebastian Ponce, Chief Revenue Officer of Transat; Barbara de Tschaschell, Acting Consul General of Germany in Toronto; Nathalie Carron, Flight Attendant; Gavin Strachan, Flight Attendant.
Coming off its seventh win as the World’s Best Leisure Airline at the Skytrax World Airline Awards, Air Transat has inaugurated its exclusive non-stop service between Toronto and Berlin.
The inaugural flight, TS418, marked the beginning of a route that will operate twice weekly through October.
“As the sole airline offering non-stop service from Canada to the German capital, we are excited to provide travellers with a direct and enriching way to experience one of Europe’s most vibrant cities.” said Sebastian Ponce, Chief Revenue Officer of Transat.
“This route not only strengthens our European presence out of Toronto but also underscores our commitment to creating meaningful connections across the Atlantic.”
Made possible by Air Transat’s joint venture with Porter Airlines, the 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, and for German travellers to discover Canada.
“We are pleased to welcome Air Transat’s new non-stop service to Berlin — a city that has long been one of Toronto Pearson’s largest unserved European markets,” said Kurush Minocher, interim Chief Commercial Officer, Toronto Pearson.
“Last year, 15,000 people travelled between Toronto and Berlin, all requiring a stopover on their journey. We are excited to offer new routes that enhance passenger choice and strengthen Toronto Pearson’s global connectivity.”
The route is operated with the Airbus A321LR, an aircraft known for its efficiency. Featuring ergonomic cabins and a modern entertainment system, it ensures passengers a comfortable and enjoyable travel experience from takeoff to landing.
