Air Transat has launched its brand-new direct service between Vancouver and Quebec City, becoming the first and only airline to operate this route. Flights will be offered once a week, on Mondays from Vancouver and on Sundays from Quebec City, until October 25.
"It was only natural for us to add this route to our summer schedule," says Joseph Adamo, Transat's Chief Sales and Marketing Officer. "As we predicted, travellers are showing a strong interest in domestic destinations, so we are pleased to offer them this new route linking two of Canada's most important tourist hubs."
The route will be operated by the airline’s A321neoLR aircraft.
This summer, from Vancouver, Air Transat will also offer direct flights to Montreal and Toronto.
Air Transat resumed all commercial flights from July 30 after six months of inactivity due to COVID-19 travel restrictions.
"It is with great joy and excitement that we return to the skies after these long months of suspension," says Annick Guérard, President and CEO of Transat. "We are thrilled to finally reunite with our travellers and allow them to reconnect with their favourite destinations through our world-renowned travel experience. In preparation for our return, our teams have been working hard to ensure the safety of travellers and facilitate their planning by continuously adjusting our Traveller Care health and safety program and our practical guide on travel requirements."
Air Transat has taken delivery of three new Airbus A321neoLR, bringing the total number of these aircraft in its fleet to 10. Seven more are expected to be delivered progressively by 2023.