Leading Canadian leisure airline Air Transat has revealed a pair of strategic route expansions designed to strengthen its position as a top provider of sun and European vacation packages for Canadian travelers. The first major update confirms that its existing service to Puerto Plata, the vibrant coastal tourist hub on the Dominican Republic’s northern shore, will transition from a seasonal operation to a year-round offering. For the upcoming summer travel peak, the route will maintain a consistent weekly departure every Monday, giving passengers unfettered access to the Caribbean destination regardless of the calendar season.
Sebastian Ponce, Director of Revenue at Air Transat, emphasized that the year-round Puerto Plata launch is part of a broader overhaul of the airline’s flight schedule out of Quebec City’s Jean Lesage International Airport, which will now feature a far more diverse mix of routes spanning both European leisure markets and warm-weather tropical getaways. The expanded service has drawn praise from Stéphane Poirier, President and CEO of Jean Lesage International Airport, who noted that the permanent year-round connection to Puerto Plata underscores the enduring, cross-seasonal popularity of the sun-soaked Dominican destination, and delivers a major win for local travelers seeking spontaneous, convenient getaways at any point in the year.
Building on that tropical expansion, Air Transat also unveiled plans for two brand-new transatlantic routes operating out of Quebec City for the 2027 summer travel season. The first route, connecting Quebec City directly to Lyon, France, will launch on June 8, 2027, and operate weekly every Tuesday through October 26 of that year. The second, even more landmark route will link Quebec City to Barcelona, Spain, marking the first ever non-stop air service between the Quebec capital and the entire country of Spain. This historic Barcelona service is scheduled to commence on June 14, 2027, with weekly Monday departures running through October 25. The combined set of route upgrades is poised to significantly expand travel options for Quebec-based vacationers while driving increased passenger traffic and economic activity for both the regional airport and the destination markets. For ongoing updates related to Dominican Republic travel and tourism developments, follow DominicanScope.
Air Transat will bring more Canadian tourists to Puerto Plata with year-round flights
