Company profile

Transat A.T. Inc. is an integrated tour operator that specializes in holiday travel and offers more than 60 destination countries. Transat, which was created in Canada and has offices in many other countries, is an international company that owns an air carrier, provides destination services, is active in the accommodation industry and operates an extensive distribution network.

Our operations, our business Units and our products

Transat, through its business units, is active in five business segments. For further information on our operations and business units:

History of Transat

Transat A.T. Inc. became one of the largest international tour operators by implementing a vertical integration strategy that, although not unique, places the organization among select companies in North America. More ›

  • <b>2008 :</b> Air Transat obtains IOSA accreditation and becomes the first North American holiday travel airline to comply with this international safety standard.
  • <b>2007 :</b> The large Spanish chain H10 Hotels and Transat A.T. Inc. create a five-hotel, 1,600-room joint venture in Mexico and the Dominican Republic.
  • <b>2006 :</b> The Company acquires Thomas Cook Travel Limited in Canada (approximately 200 travel agencies) and British tour operator Canadian Affair.
  • <b>2005 :</b> World of Vacations/Nolitours Vacances becomes Nolitours. Transat acquires 20 Carlson Wagonlit agencies and tour operator Bennett Voyages in France.
  • <b>2005 :</b> Transat acquires a majority interest in Air Consultants Europe (the Netherlands). It acquires Turissimo in the Dominican Republic and Air Transat opens its new facilities in at Montréal-Trudeau airport.
  • <b>2001 :</b> Transat increases its interest in World of Vacations to 100% and acquires an interest in Tourgreece, an incoming tour operator in Athens. Sales exceed $2 billion.
  • <b>2000 :</b> Transat creates www.exitnow.ca It acquires a 50% interest (80% since 2004) in Jonview Canada, Canada's largest incoming tour operator. It acquires specialized tour operator Rêvatours.
  • <b>1999 :</b> Air Transat takes delivery of its first Airbus A330.
  • <b>1998 :</b> Look Voyages launches its Lookéa vacation clubs.
  • <b>1997 :</b> Transat's sales exceed the $1-billion mark.
  • <b>1996 :</b> Transat acquires Look Voyages in France and a 35% interest in Canadian Holidays (World of Vacations). It issues shares valued at approximately $88 million.
  • <b>1995 :</b> Incoming tour operator DMC Transat (now Jonview Canada) is created.
  • <b>1993 :</b> Transat sets up shop as a tour operator in Vancouver. It acquires tour operator Voyages Nolitour. Transat makes a second public offering for approximately $21 million.
  • <b>1992 :</b> Transat acquires a 50% interest in Toronto-based tour operator Regent Holidays; its operations are subsequently grouped within World of Vacations/Nolitour Vacances.
  • <b>1991 :</b> Trafic/Multitour becomes Air Transat Holidays (now Transat Holidays).
  • <b>1990 :</b> Transat acquires tour operator Vacances Fantasia.
  • <b>1989 :</b> Transat acquires Voyages Tourbec and British Airways Holidays (now Transat Holidays).
  • <b>1988 :</b> Transat acquires a 50% interest in Consultour/Club Voyages, a distribution network, and creates Services Haycot (now Handlex).
  • <b>1987 :</b> Transat ends its first year as a public company on October 31 with sales of $23 million.
  • <b>1987 :</b> Transat is created and an initial public offering raises $8.25 million. It acquires Vacances Multitour. Air Transat makes its inaugural flight.