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Air Transat is expanding its network with five nonstop routes to Europe for summer 2027, including two entirely new destinations: Geneva, Switzerland, and Birmingham, England. These follow previously announced winter additions, including the Canary Islands, Aruba, Barbados and Los Cabos.
Thanks to the partnership between Porter Airlines and Air Transat, VIPorter members can redeem their points for eligible Air Transat flights. As Air Transat expands its network, Canadians can use their VIPorter points for more destinations.
Air Transat’s New Destinations for Winter 2026-2027
Air Transat is introducing four new destinations to its winter network, with five nonstop routes departing from Montreal and Toronto.
| New destination | Route | Launch date | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Las Palmas, Canary Islands (LPA) | Montreal (YUL)–Las Palmas | Dec. 12, 2026 | 1 weekly |
| Las Palmas, Canary Islands (LPA) | Toronto (YYZ)–Las Palmas | Dec. 13, 2026 | 1 weekly |
| Oranjestad, Aruba (AUA) | Montreal (YUL)–Aruba | Dec. 12, 2026 | 1 weekly |
| Bridgetown, Barbados (BGI) | Montreal (YUL)–Barbados | Dec. 13, 2026 | 2 weekly |
| Los Cabos, Mexico (SJD) | Montreal (YUL)–Los Cabos | Dec. 10, 2026 | 1 weekly |
Weekly frequencies are based on Air Transat’s published schedules and may vary during the season.
Air Transat’s New European Destinations and Routes for Summer 2027
Air Transat’s latest expansion focuses on Europe, with five new nonstop routes planned for summer 2027. Two destinations, Geneva and Birmingham, are completely new to the airline’s network. The remaining three routes provide additional departure options to destinations Air Transat already serves.
| Route | Type of addition | Starts | Weekly service | Operating period |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montreal (YUL)–Geneva (GVA) | New destination | June 19, 2027 | 2, Tuesday and Saturday | June 19–Oct. 23 |
| Toronto (YYZ)–Birmingham (BHX) | New destination | June 22, 2027 | 2, Tuesday and Friday | June 22–Oct. 22 |
| Quebec City (YQB)–Lyon (LYS) | New nonstop route | June 8, 2027 | 1, Tuesday | June 8–Oct. 26 |
| Quebec City (YQB)–Barcelona (BCN) | New nonstop route | June 14, 2027 | 1, Monday | June 14–Oct. 25 |
| Montreal (YUL)–Faro (FAO) | New nonstop route | June 14, 2027 | 1, Monday | June 14–Oct. 25 |
More New Routes for Winter 2026–27
Beyond the four new winter destinations, Air Transat has also announced several routes linking existing destinations with additional Canadian departure cities.
| New route | Launch date | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Quebec City (YQB)–San José, Costa Rica (SJO) | Dec. 15, 2026 | 1 weekly |
| Toronto (YYZ)–Fort-de-France, Martinique (FDF) | Dec. 19, 2026 | 2 weekly |
| London, Ontario (YXU)–Puerto Plata (POP) | Dec. 15, 2026 | 1 weekly |
| Charlottetown (YYG)–Punta Cana (PUJ) | Dec. 16, 2026 | 1 weekly |
| Quebec City (YQB)–Rio Hato, Panama (RIH) | Dec. 20, 2026 | 1 weekly |
More Year-Round Flights
| Route | What’s changing |
|---|---|
| Toronto (YYZ)–Paris (CDG) | Expanding to year-round service, with up to 4 weekly winter flights from Oct. 25, 2026 |
| Montreal (YUL)–Barcelona (BCN) | Expanding to year-round service, with up to 2 weekly winter flights from Oct. 27, 2026 |
| Quebec City (YQB)–Puerto Plata (POP) | Extending to year-round service, with 1 weekly summer flight |
| Montreal (YUL)–St. Maarten (SXM) | Extending to year-round service, with 1 weekly summer flight |
Booking Air Transat via VIPorter points
Since March 19, 2025, VIPorter members can redeem points for eligible flights operated by Air Transat. As we covered previously on PMB, the expansion was a significant development for VIPorter because it moved the program beyond redemptions solely on Porter’s own flights.
For example, the new Montreal–Geneva or Toronto–Birmingham routes may become interesting VIPorter redemption opportunities once they are available through Porter’s booking system. Similarly, the new flights to Aruba, Barbados and Los Cabos could offer more ways to use VIPorter points for a winter getaway.
VIPorter Redemption: Air Transat YYZ-CDG
VIPorter Redemption: Air Transat YUL-BCN
