You generally can’t fully change the name to another person on an Air Transat ticket. Their policy states that tickets are non-transferable, so if you want to replace the traveler entirely, you’ll usually need to cancel and rebook a new ticket.
However, you can make small corrections—like fixing spelling mistakes, typos, or minor errors (often a few characters), or updating your name for legal reasons (e.g., marriage)—by contacting the airline or using the “Manage Booking” section. You may need to provide documents for legal changes, and fees can vary depending on the fare and timing.

Vacation packages usually include baggage, but always check your specific booking details to be sure, since allowances vary by fare and route.

You can choose your seat on Air Transat at several points: during booking, after booking, or up to 24 hours before departure through “Manage Booking.” If you don’t pick one earlier, you can also select (often for free) when online check-in opens 24 hours before your flight.

yes, pre-ordering is allowed (up to 72 hours before), but only on certain flights and routes—so it’s best to order early for better choice.

To check your PNR (booking reference), go to your airline’s website (e.g., Air Transat) and open the “Manage Booking” or “My Trips” section. Enter your PNR (a 5–6 character code) along with your last name, and your flight details will appear.

not free in advance for most tickets—but free options may open at check-in or with higher fares.

No, it’s not mandatory to pay for seat selection on Air Transat.
If you don’t pay, the airline will automatically assign you a seat for free, usually at check-in (about 24 hours before departure). You’ll still get a seat on the flight—just not your preferred choice.

For Air Transat, a standard checked bag is up to 23 kg (51 lbs) per bag.

Yes. Air Transat offers refunds, but it depends on your fare type and situation. Refundable fares (like Eco Flex or Club Flex) can be refunded, while cheaper fares like Eco Budget are usually non-refundable or have cancellation fees.

Air Transat is fairly strict with checked baggage rules, especially on weight. Your bag is normally limited to 23 kg (50 lb), and overweight or oversized bags almost always trigger extra fees at the airport.

yes, refunds are possible—but only guaranteed for refundable fares or airline-initiated cancellations.

Yes. Air Transat generally tries to seat families together for free, especially if children (usually 2–13 years old) are on the same booking as parents. Their system automatically assigns adjacent standard seats together before departure when possible.

The airline allows up to 32 kg maximum per bag, but anything above 23 kg (and up to 32 kg) triggers an overweight charge (usually around $100 per bag). You cannot normally prepay this fee—it’s paid at check-in.

Yes — but only under certain conditions, not a universal 24-hour cancellation policy for all bookings.
If you book directly and meet the conditions, you may cancel within 24 hours of purchase for a full refund, but usually only if your flight is still more than 7 days away and depending on the fare and booking channel.

yes, full refunds are possible, but only under 24-hour cancellation, refundable fares, or airline-initiated cancellations.

On Air Transat, seat selection fees usually depend on your route and fare type.
In general, standard seat selection starts at about $20–$30 CAD per seat, while preferred seats like extra legroom or front-of-cabin seats can cost around $40–$100+ CAD per flight segment. Cheaper fares often charge more for advance seat choice, while higher fares or add-ons may include it.

no price matching or adjustments for cheaper fares after booking—only new bookings get lower prices.

There is no fixed “refundable fee” on Air Transat tickets. Instead, the cost depends on the fare type you buy.
If you choose a fully flexible fare (Eco Flex or Club Flex), cancellation is usually free or fully refundable, meaning you get your money back (minus any optional extras in some cases). If you buy Eco Standard or Club Standard, you’ll typically pay a cancellation fee (around $150–$300 per ticket), and the rest may be refunded or given as credit. Eco Budget fares are usually non-refundable.

you can’t claim a refund or credit just because the fare becomes cheaper later—you’d have to cancel (if your fare allows) and rebook, which may still not save money.

yes, duty-free is available, but only on select international flights—not on all routes.

your carry-on must be light (around 10 kg) and small enough to fit cabin size limits, otherwise it may need to be checked.

there’s no magic cheapest day—focus on booking early and staying flexible with dates instead.

To request a refund from Air Transat, go to “Manage My Booking” on their website and enter your booking reference (PNR) + last name. From there, select your flight and choose “Cancel booking” or “Request refund” if your fare allows it.

Once you pay to choose a seat, the airline states that they do not refund seat selection charges if you cancel or change your mind, even if you later don’t use the seat. Refunds are only considered in rare cases like major operational changes where they cannot provide an equivalent seat.

Yes. If your flight is cancelled by Air Transat, you are generally entitled to a full refund, even if your ticket was non-refundable.

Yes, but only in specific cases. You can get a full refund if you cancel within 24 hours of booking (and the flight is still far enough away), or if you bought a fully flexible/refundable fare like Eco Flex or Club Flex.

Eco = economy tiers (Budget, Standard, Flex), Club = premium tiers (Standard, Flex).

For Air Transat, an overweight checked bag (over 23 kg up to 32 kg) usually costs about $100 CAD per bag, per flight segment.

Yes — Air Transat does offer baggage benefits for military members, but it is not a universal free baggage policy for all military passengers.

yes, chat exists, but it’s not always active—availability depends on time and demand.

Club Class is a very small premium cabin, usually just 10–12 seats at the front of the plane.

basic seats = ~$20–$30, better seats = up to $100+ depending on comfort and location.

yes, you can view the seat map before booking, but full selection and detailed availability are usually only available once you start or complete a booking.

use Manage Booking online (or your travel agent if applicable) to cancel your flight and submit any refund request if eligible.

Yes. Air Transat does not currently have a traditional frequent flyer loyalty program like Aeroplan or WestJet Rewards.

The easiest way is during initial booking on their website—just choose your seats while entering passenger details. If you’ve already booked, go to “Manage My Booking”, enter your PNR and last name, and select or change seats from the seat map.
You can also pick seats later through online check-in (opens 24 hours before departure), where free standard seats are usually available from what’s left.

fees range from $0 (Flex fares) to around $200–$300 per ticket (Standard fares), while Budget fares cannot be cancelled at all.

free meals only on long-haul international flights; otherwise, food is paid onboard.

On Air Transat, the free non-alcoholic drinks are usually: water, juice, soft drinks, coffee, and tea on most flights over 1 hour.

Comfortable enough for most travellers, but expect average space—not extra roomy, especially on long flights.

No — Air Transat is not currently canceling all U.S. flights suddenly or unexpectedly right now.
However, the airline has been systematically reducing and ending its U.S. routes in 2026 as part of a planned network change, not a last-minute cancellation of individual bookings. Reports show it is phasing out its remaining U.S. flights and exiting the transborder market by mid-2026, mainly due to low demand and strategy shifts.

To apply for a flight refund with Air Transat, go to their website and open “Manage My Booking”. Enter your booking reference (PNR) and last name, then select your flight and choose cancel/request refund if your fare allows it.

Use your PNR + last name on the airline’s Manage Booking page to instantly view your flight status.

To cancel your Air Transat flight, go to “Manage My Booking” on their website and enter your booking reference (PNR) and last name. From there, select your flight and click “Cancel booking” or “Modification/cancellation” to start the process.

Yes, cancellation insurance is available, but it’s optional and must be purchased separately—it’s not included by default with Air Transat tickets.

To cancel a flight and request a refund with Air Transat, go to “Manage My Booking” on their website and enter your booking reference (PNR) and last name. Then select your flight and choose cancel or refund request if your fare allows it.

Air Transat is good for affordable direct holiday flights with basic comfort, meals on long routes, and decent onboard service—focused more on value travel than luxury.

From Reddit experiences, Air Transat refunds usually take about 2 to 6 weeks, but it’s very inconsistent.
Some passengers say they got refunds in 7–14 business days, especially for simple cancellations or card payments, while others report waiting 3–5+ weeks or even longer and needing follow-ups or chargebacks.

Military travellers get perks like free baggage, free seat selection, and discounts—but you must request them ahead of time and provide proof of service.

It’s a pilot employment agreement (not a customer deal), designed to improve pilot pay and prevent disruptions to flights.

new pilots earn around $60K+, and senior captains can make $200K–$300K+ per year, with top earners going even higher.

Yes. Air Transat has already reached and approved a deal with its pilots.
In January 2026, the airline and pilot union agreed to a new 5-year collective agreement running until 2030, which was overwhelmingly ratified by pilots.

No. Air Transat pilots are not on strike right now.

Yes, Air Transat is growing, but mainly through profitability, better routes, and efficiency—not fast global expansion.

Yes — Air Transat has been cancelling and suspending flights to Cuba, but it is temporary and not a permanent shutdown.

Most Air Transat flight attendants earn roughly $30K–$70K per year depending on experience and hours flown.

To become a Air Transat flight attendant, you need to follow a clear hiring and training process.
First, you must meet the basic requirements: be at least 18 years old, have a high school diploma, hold a valid passport, and be fluent in English or French (both is a strong advantage). You also need good customer service skills and must pass background and medical checks.
Next, you apply online through the Air Transat careers page when openings are posted. If selected, you go through interviews, group assessments, and sometimes video screening.
If hired, you must complete about 4 weeks of mandatory training covering safety procedures, emergency handling, and in-flight service. Only after passing training do you officially become a flight attendant.

Expect roughly $120,000+ USD total for training, plus possible living and add-on costs depending on your setup.

Most ramp agents at Air Transat earn roughly $32K–$43K a year, with hourly pay typically around $15–$20 to start.

On Air Transat international flights, you usually get 1 checked bag up to 23 kg (50 lb) on most Economy fares like Eco Standard and Eco Flex, while Club Class usually includes 2 checked bags of 23 kg each. Budget fares often don’t include checked baggage, so you must pay extra if you choose them.

For most international flights on Air Transat, the standard allowance is 1 checked bag up to 23 kg (50 lb) in Economy fares like Eco Standard and Eco Flex, while Club Class usually includes 2 checked bags of 23 kg each. Budget fares often don’t include checked baggage, so you must pay extra if needed.

Yes — on Air Transat, some lower fares like Eco Budget do NOT include a free carry-on on certain routes, meaning you may only get a personal item unless you pay extra.
However, Eco Standard and higher fares still include a carry-on bag, so the rule mainly affects the cheapest tickets and specific destinations. In short: carry-on is not removed for everyone, but it can be excluded on low-cost fares like Eco Budget depending on the route.

Yes — a backpack can be your personal item on Air Transat as long as it is small enough to fit under the seat in front of you and within their personal item size limits (about 43 × 31 × 13 cm). It must be in addition to your main carry-on bag, and you are only allowed one personal item per passenger, so a backpack is fine if it’s not too large or overpacked.

You can check in with Air Transat starting 24 hours before your flight and up to 2 hours before departure online. At the airport, check-in counters usually open 3–4 hours before departure and close about 60 minutes before international flights, so you must arrive early if checking in there.

Air Transat operates an all-Airbus fleet, mainly using narrow-body Airbus A321LR and A321-200 for medium and long routes and wide-body Airbus A330-200 and A330-300 for long-haul international flights.

Yes. Air Transat offers priority check-in, but it is not included for all passengers. It is available mainly for Club Class travellers and Option Plus customers, who get access to an exclusive check-in counter, priority boarding, and faster baggage handling at select airports.

On Air Transat, seat selection usually costs about $20–$30 CAD for a standard seat each way, while preferred seats like extra legroom or front cabin can range from about $40 to $100+ CAD depending on the route and seat type.

Yes. Air Transat offers free meals only on certain long-haul international flights, mainly to destinations like Europe, Africa, Peru, and Brazil, where Economy passengers typically receive a complimentary hot meal plus drinks (including wine with the meal). On shorter routes like the U.S., Caribbean, or within Canada, meals are not free and must be bought onboard, although basic drinks like water, coffee, tea, and soft drinks are usually free.

Yes. Air Transat offers a 24-hour cancellation window for some bookings (especially U.S. bookings or those meeting timing rules), where you can cancel for a full refund if you book directly and the departure is at least about 7 days away. However, this is not a universal guarantee for all fares or all regions, and after the 24 hours, refunds depend on your fare type (Flex fares are refundable, Budget fares are not).

You can get your Air Transat boarding pass by checking in online starting 24 hours before departure on their website or mobile app using your booking reference and last name, and then downloading or saving the boarding pass to your phone. Alternatively, you can get it at the airport check-in counter or kiosk, where it will be printed for you.

Yes. Air Transat provides free meals only on certain international long-haul flights, especially routes to Europe, Africa, Peru, and Brazil, where Economy passengers typically get a complimentary hot meal plus drinks (including wine with the meal). On shorter international routes like the U.S. or Caribbean, meals are not free and must be purchased onboard, although basic drinks like water, coffee, tea, and soft drinks are included for free.

No. Air Transat seat selection fees are generally non-refundable if you cancel your booking or simply decide not to use the seat. However, you may get a refund only in rare cases like an aircraft change where they cannot provide an equivalent seat, and even then you must request it within a set time after travel.

On Air Transat, you can select seats as soon as you book your flight, or later through “Manage My Booking” up until about 24 hours before departure. If you don’t choose in advance, you can still pick from remaining seats during online check-in when it opens 24 hours before the flight, often for free standard seats.

For Air Transat, checked baggage typically costs about $35–$40 CAD per first bag (23 kg) if prepaid online, and about $40–$70 CAD if paid at the airport, while a second bag is usually $55–$70 CAD, and additional bags cost more. Overweight bags (23–32 kg) are about $100 CAD per bag, and oversized bags also cost around $100 CAD extra.

Yes. Air Transat does offer free baggage allowance, but it depends on your fare and route. Most Economy fares like Eco Standard and Eco Flex include at least 1 checked bag up to 23 kg on international long-haul flights (Europe, Africa, Peru, Brazil), while the cheapest Eco Budget fare often includes no free checked baggage and sometimes only a personal item or carry-on depending on the route, so you may need to pay extra if it’s not included.

Yes. You can prepay for baggage on Air Transat, and it’s actually cheaper than paying at the airport. You can add extra bags during booking or later through “Manage My Booking” up to 24 hours before departure, and some sports equipment can be prepaid up to 72 hours before.

On Air Transat international flights, you usually get 1 checked bag up to 23 kg (50 lb) included on most Economy fares like Eco Standard and Eco Flex, while Club Class includes 2 checked bags of 23 kg each. The cheapest Eco Budget fare often includes no checked baggage, so you must pay extra if needed, and all bags must stay within 23 kg per piece (32 kg max with extra fees).

Yes. Air Transat all-inclusive vacation packages usually include baggage, and most standard packages come with 1 carry-on and 1 checked bag (up to 23 kg) per person as part of the deal.

Air Transat is a Canadian airline, owned by the Canada-based company Transat A.T. Inc. It is headquartered in Montreal, Quebec, Canada and operates as one of the country’s major leisure travel airlines.

There is no single “best day of the week” to buy airline tickets, because airline prices change constantly with demand and algorithms rather than a fixed weekly pattern. Studies show the difference between days like Tuesday, Wednesday, or Sunday is very small (often only a few percent), so booking day matters much less than timing your purchase overall.

There is no guaranteed best day or exact time to buy international tickets, because airlines use dynamic pricing that changes constantly. However, data trends suggest you may sometimes find slightly lower fares when booking on Tuesdays or Wednesdays, especially in the early morning, when demand and fare updates are quieter, but the difference is usually small.

The best time to buy international airline tickets is usually 2 to 8 months before departure, with the sweet spot often around 3 to 5 months ahead for the lowest average prices.

In international flights, carry-on luggage usually allows items like clothes, electronics (laptops, phones), travel documents, medicines, toiletries under 100 ml each in a clear bag, snacks, and small personal items, but you must follow security rules. Liquids over 100 ml, sharp objects, tools, and flammable items are not allowed, and the bag must fit airline size and weight limits (often around 7–10 kg total).

In international flights, checked luggage usually allows clothes, shoes, toiletries (full-size), electronics, books, and most personal items, as long as they are not dangerous or restricted. Liquids over 100 ml are allowed in checked bags, unlike carry-on. However, prohibited items include lithium batteries in loose form, flammable items, explosives, and some chemicals, and valuables like cash, passports, and jewelry are recommended to be kept in carry-on instead.

For most international flights, checked luggage size limits are usually around 158 cm total linear dimensions (length + width + height combined) per bag, with a common weight limit of 23 kg (50 lb) in Economy class. Carry-on bags are typically much smaller, around 55 × 40 × 23 cm, and must fit in the overhead bin. Exact limits can vary slightly by airline, but these are the most widely accepted international standards.