MONTREAL- Air Transat (TS) has confirmed it will suspend all scheduled passenger flights to the United States beginning this spring, marking a full withdrawal from the transborder market for the 2026 summer season. The decision affects services to Florida, historically the airline’s only U.S. destinations, and reflects a broader realignment of network priorities.
The Montreal-based carrier said the suspension will be phased in over the coming months, with final departures timed to coincide with the end of peak winter travel demand. Flights linking Montreal–Trudeau International Airport (YUL) and Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport (YQB) with Orlando (MCO) and Hollywood International Airport (FLL) will cease by early summer.
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Air Transat Suspends Flights to the US
According to the airline, flights from Montreal to Orlando will end on May 3, while services to Fort Lauderdale from both Montreal and Quebec City will conclude gradually through May and June.
According to the Toronto Sun, once these routes close, Air Transat will no longer operate any scheduled services to the United States.
At its peak, the carrier operated up to two daily frequencies to Florida during high-demand periods. However, the airline emphasized that its U.S. network had steadily diminished in strategic importance over recent years.
Company data shows that U.S. routes represented only about one percent of Air Transat’s available seat-kilometre capacity for the summer schedule. With just two of its 67 destinations located in the United States, the market played a limited role in overall revenue generation.
Air Transat’s Capacity Strategy Shift
Air Transat stated that the suspension is part of a broader effort to deploy aircraft more efficiently across its core leisure markets. Management views the move as a proactive step to strengthen performance rather than a short-term reaction.
The airline plans to redirect capacity toward regions where demand and yields remain stronger, including the Caribbean, Latin America, and transatlantic leisure destinations. These markets continue to form the backbone of Air Transat’s business model.
Executives also noted that decisions regarding a potential return to Florida in the fall or winter seasons will be evaluated later. Any future U.S. service would depend on market conditions and overall fleet availability.
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Broader Industry Trend
Air Transat’s withdrawal follows similar adjustments by other Canadian carriers facing weaker transborder demand. Earlier this week, WestJet announced plans to cut service to 10 U.S. cities from hubs including Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, and Winnipeg.
WestJet cited a sustained decline in Canada–U.S. travel demand throughout 2025, with no immediate signs of recovery. Routes to cities such as Los Angeles, Nashville, Tampa, and San Francisco are being removed from its network.
While U.S. demand softens, airlines report continued strength in long-haul and sun destinations outside the United States. For Air Transat, focusing resources on these higher-performing markets is intended to support long-term stability and operational efficiency.
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