Air Transat Announces Launch of New Service Between Toronto and Tirana, Albania
- Joe Breitfeller
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Starting June 18, 2026, Air Transat will inaugurate new direct service between Toronto Pearson and Tirana in Albania. The route will operate once weekly with an Airbus A330.
On Thursday (December 18, 2025), Air Transat announced the launch of new direct service between Toronto Pearson and Tirana, Albania, as part of their summer 2026 flying program. Starting June 18, 2025, the route will operate once weekly with an Airbus A330. In addition to the introduction of Tirana, Air Transat will roll out a significantly enhanced Summer 2026 program, which will include new routes, the conversion of several seasonal services to year-round operations, and increased frequencies on strategic routes.
In Thursday’s announcement, Transat’s Chief Revenue Officer, Sebastian Ponce, said,
“Albania is fast becoming a standout destination on the European travel map, and we are proud to be the first airline to serve it directly from North America. With nine new routes, the annualization of several services and increased frequencies on our flagship routes, our Summer 2026 program is the most extensive we have ever offered. It is part of a network strategy designed to maximize fleet utilization, support steady and profitable growth, and diversify our revenue streams, all the while giving our travellers more choice, flexibility and access to inspiring new destinations.”
Montreal-based Transat A.T. Inc. (TSX: TRZ), the parent company of Air Transat, was founded in 1987. The company has 5,000 employees and is a leading leisure airline in Canada, as well as the top integrated tourism company. Transat offers vacation packages, hotel accommodations and air service to destinations across the Americas, Europe, the Caribbean, and North Africa. With codeshare and interline partnerships, Air Transat offers service to over 280 destinations worldwide. In 2025, Air Transat was voted the ‘World’s Best Leisure Airline’ at the Skytrax World Airline Awards. The carrier is currently renewing their fleet with the most fuel-efficient and environmentally aircraft in their class, as part of Air Transat’s commitment to a healthier environment, knowing that this is essential for the preservation of the magnificent destinations they serve.
Source: Transat A.T. Inc./CNW