Air Transat pilot strike: important information for holiday travellers​

December 9, 2025​

Air Transat pilots have issued a strike notice, with the earliest possible strike date set for December 10, 2025. This may impact flights to popular sun destinations during the busy holiday travel period.​

Here’s what you need to know:​

Air Canada customers​

• If you’re already booked to travel with Air Canada, your plans are not affected by this strike notice. You can proceed to the airport and travel as scheduled.​
• If you’re not travelling within the next 48 hours and require assistance, please consider calling back later so we can prioritize customers with immediate travel needs.​

Air Transat customers​

• We are working closely with Air Transat to accommodate affected passengers on Air Canada flights wherever possible.
• If you have not been rebooked by Air Transat, please contact Air Transat directly to have your tickets re-issued.​
• If you’ve been rebooked on an Air Canada flight by Air Transat and need to change that booking or purchase new tickets, you can retrieve your booking to access self-service options, including seat selection and check-in within 24 hours of travel.​

Booked through a travel agency or online travel site?​

Please contact your travel provider directly for assistance.​

We understand this disruption is challenging, especially during the holiday season. Thank you for your patience as we work to support affected customers.