Transat A.T. revises 2026 program amid aviation fuel crisis

Transat has revised its 2026 program, with targeted adjustments on certain routes, in response to the unprecedented aviation fuel crisis and exceptional volatility in energy markets. These measures are intended to optimize deployed capacity by prioritizing routes with the strongest performance outlook, as part of the Company’s ongoing operational discipline. The changes implemented to date represent a 6% reduction in planned capacity from May to October 2026. Consistent with the rest of the airline industry, Transat has been facing significant fuel price volatility for several weeks, as well as supply constraints in certain regions, including Cuba. The Company has therefore adjusted its program by reducing the number of frequencies on some routes to Europe and the Caribbean and by extending the suspension of service to Cuba until October. Supported by Transat’s resilient program, affected customers are being assisted through the offering of alternative travel options, in accordance with the Company’s practices.