Transat Strike: What Travellers Need to Know Right Now
by Catherine Maisonneuve
Comptoir d’embarquement d’Air Transat à Montréal-Trudeau, crédit photo: TMR Canada
Air Transat announced at 1:15 p.m. on December 9 that the strike notice issued by its pilots is forcing the company to implement an action plan that includes the gradual shutdown of its operations.
“Thus, we regret to have to begin cancelling certain flights,” the company states on its website. To view the full list of cancelled flights, click here.
December 9:
- TS986 YYZ-PUJ
- TS987 PUJ-YYZ
- TS426 YYZ-CUN
- TS427 CUN-YYZ
- TS498 YUL-PUJ
- TS499 PUJ-YUL
- TS206 YYZ-MAN
- TS252 YUL-AGP
- TS480 YYZ-LIS
- TS110 YUL-CDG
- TS122 YYZ-LGW
- TS150 YUL-LIM
December 10:
- TS207 MAN-YYZ
- TS253 AGP-YUL
- TS481 LIS-YYZ
- TS111 CDG-YUL
- TS123 LGW-YYZ
- TS151 LIM-YUL
“We understand that this situation may cause inconvenience and uncertainty. Our priority is to be transparent, to support you, and to answer any questions you may have.
Negotiations are ongoing, and our priority remains reaching an agreement so that we can resume normal operations as soon as possible and limit disruptions for you,” the statement continues. Air Transat also says that “enhanced offers have been submitted in recent hours, along with significant compromises, reflecting [its] determination to find common ground.”
What should travellers with an Air Transat reservation know?
If you are at your destination and your return flight is cancelled: If your flight is cancelled, you will receive a new ticket on the next available flight if such an option exists within 48 hours of the original departure time, or a refund for any unused portion of your trip. If you refuse the alternative proposed by Air Transat, you will be entitled to a refund for the unused ticket.
If your trip is scheduled in the coming days: If your flight is cancelled, it will be refunded according to the payment method on file. You may, however, cancel your reservation using this form and receive a credit in your file, valid for 12 months.
Visit https://www.airtransat.com/en-CA/strike for more answers.





