Air Transat has announced its summer 2025 flight schedule, introducing a new non-stop route from Montreal to Valencia, Spain. This addition expands the airline’s presence in Spain, joining Barcelona, Madrid, and Malaga as key destinations.
The Montreal-Valencia route will operate weekly on Fridays from June 20 to October 3, 2025, to accommodate peak travel to this destination and passengers from other Canadian cities can connect to this route via Air Transat or Porter Airlines.
Air Transat's 2025 summer program also includes "over 275 weekly non-stop flights to more than 40 destinations across North America and Europe." Additionally, the airline will increase service to several key cities, including additional frequencies to "Basel-Mulhouse and London from Montreal, and added flights to Amsterdam from Toronto." Meanwhile, long-haul destinations like Lima and Marrakech will continue, with expanded service to Lima from Montreal.
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Air Transat Introduced its Summer 2025 Flight Program
Trend Themes
1. Micro-destination Flight Routes - Airlines are increasingly focusing on connecting smaller cities with direct routes, tapping into niche travel markets.
2. Seasonal Flight Scheduling - Seasonal schedules are becoming essential for airlines to optimize capacity and meet peak travel demand in specific periods.
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Industry Implications
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