Air Transat has reached a tentative agreement with its pilots' union, preventing a planned strike and flight cancellations. The proposed preliminary contract agreement features a 59% salary increase over five years and 'major improvements' to working conditions.
Major Canadian airlines Air Canada, WestJet, Air Transat, and Porter Airlines have resumed flights to Mexico following violence that disrupted operations. The decision comes after consultation with local authorities and the Government of Canada.
Air Transat has undergone a remarkable reinvention following an unsuccessful acquisition bid by Air Canada in 2019. Under COO Marc-Philippe Lumpé, the carrier has reoriented its business model to focus on a classical network carrier.