Air Transat Introduces New Bistro Menu for South destinations

Montreal, March 28, 2014 — Air Transat, Canada’s leading holiday travel airline, introduces its new Bistro menu offered on board flights to Sun destinations and the United States, effective June 1, 2014.

As of June 1, passengers in Economy will be able to personalize their on-board meal with a variety of pizzas, sandwiches and appetizers. This vast selection of bistro-style meals will be sold at affordable prices. A complimentary snack and non-alcoholic beverage will also be offered during flights.

“We have noticed a global trend towards bistro meals in the airline industry,” states Jean-François Lemay, General Manager, Air Transat. “Our goal is to offer a quality product, the best on the market, which will please all members of the family.”

Option Plus by destination

The Option Plus service is also being revised and will include the following advantages starting June 1, 2014:

South and United States Europe
  • Priority check-in and boarding
  • Priority baggage delivery
  • Priority queue at security checkpoints (Montreal and Vancouver)
  • Complimentary seat selection
  • Additional baggage allowance of 10 kg
  • Comfort Kit on flights departing from Canada
  • Bottle of sparkling wine (200 ml)
  • Bistro credit of $15 per segment
  • Priority check-in and boarding
  • Priority baggage delivery
  • Priority queue at security checkpoints (Montreal and Vancouver)
  • Complimentary seat selection
  • Additional baggage allowance of 10 kg
  • Comfort Kit on flights departing from Canada
  • Bottle of sparkling wine (200 ml)
  • Alcoholic beverage service during bar service
  • Beer or wine served with meals
  • Complimentary snack

Please note that Air Transat will continue to offer a choice of complimentary hot meals served with a glass of wine for Economy Class passengers flying to Europe. Air Transat Club Class’ personalized service will also remain the same to Sun destinations, the United States and Europe.

About Air Transat

Air Transat is Canada’s leading holiday travel airline. Every year, it carries some 3 million passengers to nearly 60 destinations in 25 countries. The company employs approximately 2,000 people. Air Transat is a business unit of Transat A.T. Inc., an integrated international tour operator with more than 60 destination countries that distributes products in over 50 countries.