MONTREAL — Air Transat’s new service connecting Montréal-Trudeau International Airport to Valencia International Airport is now up and running.
The exclusive nonstop route, the only one from North America, will operate nearly year-round, will allow Canadian travellers to enjoy Valencia’s sun in both summer and winter, said the airline.
It complements Air Transat’s existing service to three other Spanish cities: Barcelona, Madrid, and Malaga.
Crew members of Air Transat’s inaugural flight to Valencia
“The Montreal-Valencia nonstop flight further strengthening our leadership not only in Spain, but the transatlantic network,” said Transat’s Chief Revenue Officer, Sebastian Ponce. “Furthermore, this destination choice perfectly aligns our strategy to diversify revenue and reduce seasonality of our operations. It’s a testament to our expertise, and we couldn’t be prouder to see the Air Transat star soaring towards Valencia.”
The nonstop route is complemented by à la carte hotels, packages and tours.
Isabel Martin, Consul for Tourism Affairs at the Embassy of Spain in Canada, added: “We are confident that this exclusive new service will significantly bolster Spain’s presence in the Canadian market by substantially increasing air connectivity. It now provides Canadian travel enthusiasts with unprecedented access to Valencia, a vibrant city known for its consistent sunshine, exceptional gastronomy, and its prestigious designation as European Green Capital 2024. This direct route signifies not only a fantastic tourism opportunity but also strengthens the commercial and cultural bonds between Canada and Spain.”
Air Transat will operate the new route with its A321LR aircraft, renowned for its efficiency.
Taking part in the celebrations for TS 276 are (main image at top of story, from left to right): Erika Medeiros, Supervisor, In-Flight Service, Air Transat; Maria Smirnov, Flight Attendant, Air Transat; The Honorable Alfredo Martínez Serrano, Spanish Ambassador to Canada; Sebastian Ponce, Chief Revenue Officer, Transat; María Ángela Marián Cano, Provincial Minister of Innovation, Industry, Commerce and Tourism at Comunitat Valenciana; Howard Liebman, Vice President, Government Relations, Transat; Marie-Ève Vallières, Senior Advisor, Public Relations and Content, Transat; Isabel Martín Benítez, Consul for Tourism Affairs at the Embassy of Spain in Canada; Maïté Aubert-Simard, Specialist, Marketing and Communications, Transat; Emmanuel Khoury, Flight Attendant, Air Transat (photo credit Frédérique Ménard-Aubin)
