Get us in your inbox

Vacation
Photograph: Chen Mizrach

International flights from Montreal with Air Transat begin in two weeks—here's where you can go

End up cancelling your flight back in March, but still have the time off? Looks like you can plan a whole new trip right now.

JP Karwacki
Written by
JP Karwacki
Advertising

Did you end up cancelling that flight you booked back when the outbreak started, but you still had that time off from work? Good news: We're two weeks away from when international flights with Air Transat resume, and their summer schedule of flights is surprisingly extensive.

View this post on Instagram

We’re happy to announce the gradual resumption of our operations as of July 23, 2020. Our new flight schedule, which extends until October 31, 2020, has 22 destinations in Europe, the South, the United States and Canada. We’ll also offer packages in Europe and down South. Conscious of the concerns that the current situation may raise, we are also launching Traveller Care, our new health and safety program which has been specifically developed to ensure the safety of our customers and employees. Traveller Care will accompany our travellers throughout their travel experience, from the travel agency to the airport, on board and all the way to your destination. For more information about the destinations we’ll be offering in the next months, head to our Stories. We can’t wait to welcome you on board! Nous sommes heureux d’annoncer la reprise graduelle de nos opérations dès le 23 juillet prochain. Notre nouveau calendrier de vols, qui s’étend jusqu’au 31 octobre 2020, comprend 22 destinations en Europe, dans le Sud, aux États-Unis et au Canada. Nous offrirons également des forfaits en Europe et dans le Sud. Conscients des préoccupations que peut susciter la situation actuelle, nous lançons aussi Protection Voyageur, un tout nouveau programme de mesures sanitaires conçu pour assurer la sécurité de notre clientèle et de nos employés. Protection Voyageur vous accompagnera tout au long de votre expérience de voyage : de l’agence de voyages, à l’aéroport, à bord, et jusqu’à destination. Pour plus de détails sur les destinations que nous offrirons au cours de prochains mois, allez voir nos Stories. Nous avons très hâte de vous accueillir à bord!

A post shared by Air Transat (@airtransat) on

Back on June 11, Air Transat revealed that the date for the resumption of a new international flight schedule was set for July 23, and included details on their new traveller care program outlining flexibility in booking as well as new health and safety program.

The new schedule is comprised of 22 destinations in total that includes a network of stops in Europe, the "South" (ie. the Caribbean and Central America), the United States and Canada until the end of the summer season on October 31, 2020; depending on demand, the airline may "enhance" its offerings after that date.

If you want to book a flight from Montreal, direct flights are available to the following locations:

  • Athens (Greece)
  • Bordeaux (France)
  • Lisbon (Portugal)
  • Lyon (France)
  • Nantes (France)
  • Marseille (France)
  • Paris (France)
  • Toulouse (France)
  • Cayo Coco (Cuba)
  • Cancun (Mexico)
  • Fort Lauderdale (Florida)
  • Punta Cana (Dominican Republic)
  • Port-au-Prince (Haiti)

Anyone willing to take the 5 to 6-hour trip to Toronto get access to some of the same spots as well as a few more options: 

  • Athens, Greece
  • Glasgow (Scotland
  • London (England)
  • Manchester (England)
  • Porto (Portugal)
  • Rome (Italy)

Domestic flights between Montreal, Toronto, Calgary and Vancouver will also be available.

If the idea of booking a flight in this day and age spooks you, the airline has created a new policy for anyone who books travel on or after March 4: A new "Book with peace of mind" policy allows customers to makes changes at no charge up to 24 hours before departure; if they prefer to cancel trips altogether, they can receive a travel credit valid for 12 months from the date of the originally planned flight.

As for those safety measures? Passengers at airports can expect to be asked health-related questions, and counters and self-service kiosks will be regularly disinfected in addition to plexiglass counters that will only take one client at a time.

When on a flight, surfaces that are touched often will be cleaned with disinfectant before each flight, and aircraft will be cleaned with electrostatic disinfectant "every 24 hours." Complimentary 'Traveller Care kits' that include a face covering, gloves, hand sanitizer and disinfecting wipes will be handed out; everyone's required to wear face masks throughout the flight; inflight service has reduced handling and contact of objects like food trays; and flights have advanced air filters.

Most popular on Time Out

- The Orchestre symphonique de Montréal is doing surprise pop-up performances across the city

- Time Out Market Montréal officially reopens today!

- Montreal’s Kiara aims for the stars on Canada’s Drag Race

- The Phi Centre's new rooftop stage for live music launches today with free shows

- Chinatown's premiere fine dining destination Orange Rouge announces its closure after 7 years

You may also like
You may also like
Advertising