A Canadian airlines based in Montreal, Quebec founded in 1986. Air Transat is third-largest airline in Canada serving over 60 destinations in 25 countries.
It mostly focuses on Canadian largest cities such as Quebec City, Toronto and Vancouver and offers connections between Canada and the UK.
The airline often offers flights in its Eco Budget Economy class fare which does not includes checked bag or seat selection in advance, with prices as low as 50% of the initial fare.
Light enough to store in the upper luggage compartment
23x40x51cm
1 extra small bag (max. 16 x 33 x 43 cm) allowed to bring on board such as a handbag or briefcase, camera bag, laptop computer bag, a bag of items from the duty-free shop, wedding dress, sports bag or equipment (e.g. squash, badminton racquet).
23kg
Baggage is included in Eco Standart, Eco Flex and Eco Budget fare in Option Plus class and Transat Packages and Cruise Packages
Eco Budget fare – Economy class
Travelling with children
Infants travelling on an adult’s lap do not have a baggage allowance; however, 1 stroller and 1 car or booster seat per child/infant are accepted free of charge. No substitutions permitted.
Airport counter & Baggage drop-off opens 4 hours prior to the departure of your flight
Close 60 minutes before scheduled departure
Only In London, Paris, Cancun, Punta Cana and Jamaica Self-Service kiosks open 8 hours and close 75 minutes prior to the scheduled departure (Baggage drop-off counter open only).
Boarding Gate closure times
International flight: 30 minutes before departure.
Domestic flight: 15 minutes before departure.
Open between 24 and 2 hours prior to the scheduled flight departure.
Seat selection depends on the selected fare.
In Eco budget fare standard seats cost £19 on European flights, £6 on domestic Canadian flights and £15 on South and U.S. flights. See seat price table here.