MONTREAL, Dec. 21,
2023 /CNW/ - Air Transat, recently voted
World's Best Leisure Airline for the fifth time at the 2023
Skytrax World Airline Awards, is proud to have operated its
inaugural flight from Toronto to
Lima last night (TS152). The
first-ever flight from Montreal
(TS150) to the Peruvian capital will take place this Friday, December 22. These exclusive non-stop
flights, the only ones between Canada and Peru, will be operated throughout the year,
with two departures per week from Toronto and one departure per week from
Montreal.
"It is a great pleasure for Air Transat to bring this promising
route to fruition and finally see our star fly over Peru. Lima
represents a strongly strategic South American gateway within our
portfolio of destinations, allowing us to continue to benefit from
the sustained growth of tourism on this continent. We are also very
proud to offer our passengers the opportunity to broaden their
horizons and discover the treasures of Peru," said Michèle Barre, Transat's Chief
Revenue Officer.
Flights are offered alongside a range of all-inclusive packages
and carefully selected a la carte hotels throughout Peru. Excursions will be added to this product
offering in the near future as well.
These flights will be operated with next generation Airbus
A321LR aircraft featuring spacious cabins, state-of-the-art
in-seat entertainment systems and the lowest fuel consumption and
greenhouse gas emissions (CO2 and NOx)
in their class.
"We are thrilled that Air Transat is launching annual service to
Lima from Toronto Pearson.
South America is a largely
underserved region from YYZ, with Lima previously being an altogether unserved
destination," said Kurush Minocher, Executive Director, Customer
Experience and Airline Relations at Greater Toronto Airports
Authority. "This service is an excellent addition as it will
provide passengers with a nonstop flight, saving more than 30%
flying time compared to current itineraries offered."
"The launch of nonstop service from Lima Airport to these two
prominent destinations is a significant milestone in Peruvian
commercial aviation, and overall, a truly a special moment for us.
This achievement will play a key role in the economic recovery of
the Peruvian aviation industry, increase inbound tourism,
facilitate connectivity and create new alliances between
Peru and Canada," says Emilio
Parada, Commercial Strategy and Marketing Manager at Lima
Airport Partners.
"ADM Aéroports de Montréal is pleased to welcome Air Transat's
new non-stop service to Lima,
which will allow travellers to discover a destination rich in
history and culture," said Stéphane Lapierre, Vice President, Air
Operations and Air Services Development at Aéroports de Montréal.
"This year-round service will benefit not only Montreal's large Peruvian community, but also
all Quebec travellers who want to
explore the region. We would like to thank all the Air Transat
teams who worked tirelessly to develop this route, which once again
confirms YUL's status as a major hub for international air
travel."
About Air Transat
Founded in Montreal 36 years
ago, Air Transat is a leading travel brand voted World's Best
Leisure Airline by passengers at the 2023 Skytrax World Airline
Awards. Its program offers access to international destinations,
mainly in Europe, the Caribbean, the East and West coasts of the
U.S, South America and
North Africa. Air Transat is
recognized for its excellent customer service. By renewing its
fleet with the most energy-efficient aircraft in their category,
Air Transat is committed to a more sustainable travel industry.
Based in Montreal with major hubs
in YUL Montréal-Trudeau International Airport and Toronto Pearson
Airport (YYZ), it has near 5,000 employees with a common purpose to
bring people closer together. Air Transat is a business unit of
Transat A.T. Inc. (TSX: TRZ). www.airtransat.com
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