Air Transat Launches New Sun Destinations from Several Canadian Cities
by Marsha Mowers
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.
Air Transat is marking a key milestone in its winter schedule with the rollout of several new seasonal routes.
In recent weeks, the carrier has introduced new non-stop services to sun destinations departing from Quebec City, Windsor, Charlottetown and Fredericton, broadening access for travellers across Eastern Canada and Southern Ontario.
On February 18, Air Transat operated its inaugural flight between Québec City (YQB) and Pointe-à-Pitre (PTP), becoming the only airline to offer direct service between the two cities. The departure was celebrated from the airline’s dedicated zone at Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport — a redesigned space created to enhance the pre-travel experience, complete with features such as a children’s play area.
Operating weekly on Wednesdays through April 29, 2026, the new route establishes a direct gateway to Guadeloupe.
“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,” said Sebastian Ponce, Chief Revenue Officer at Transat.
“By also increasing departures from cities like Windsor, Charlottetown and Fredericton, we bring even more Canadians closer to the vacation destinations they love.”
Air Transat has also celebrated the first flights of three new seasonal routes, now active for the winter period:
The inaugural flight took off on December 19, 2025. The service is offered every Friday until April 10, 2026.
The route was inaugurated on February 18, 2026. One weekly flight is offered every Wednesday until April 22, 2026.
The first departure also took place on February 18, 2026, with flights offered every Wednesday until April 22, 2026.
