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TSX:TRZ 7 December 2025 - 9 February 2026

Air Transat’s Brazil bet: Rio flights take off as 50 new airline routes start in February 2026

Air Transat’s Brazil bet: Rio flights take off as 50 new airline routes start in February 2026

Air Transat has launched nonstop flights to Rio de Janeiro from Toronto and Montreal, becoming the only carrier with a direct Montreal-Rio link. The airline will operate twice weekly from Toronto and once weekly from Montreal through early June, using Airbus A330s. Air Canada and Porter are also adding new international routes this month, intensifying competition for Canadian winter travellers.
9 February 2026
Hydro-Québec’s Power Scare, Air Transat Strike Deal and Ottawa’s Remote‑Work Pivot: What Canadians Need to Know on December 10, 2025

Hydro-Québec’s Power Scare, Air Transat Strike Deal and Ottawa’s Remote‑Work Pivot: What Canadians Need to Know on December 10, 2025

Hydro-Québec issued two internal power failure alerts on December 3 and 5 as a cold snap pushed demand near grid limits, nearly triggering rolling blackouts. The utility says the situation is under control, but critics warn of a “catastrophe.” Air Transat reached a tentative deal with pilots, ending strike threats after days of flight disruptions. Prime Minister Mark Carney signaled a stricter return-to-office plan for federal workers, raising union concerns.
10 December 2025
Air Transat Pilots Issue 72‑Hour Strike Notice: Flight Suspensions, Timeline and Passenger Rights Explained

Air Transat Pilots Issue 72‑Hour Strike Notice: Flight Suspensions, Timeline and Passenger Rights Explained

Air Transat will begin suspending flights on December 8 after its pilots issued a 72-hour strike notice, setting up a possible walkout on December 10. The airline says all flights will be halted by December 9 and is working to return passengers and crews to their points of origin. The notice affects about 700 pilots represented by ALPA. Talks continue as the union threatens to strike Wednesday morning.
7 December 2025
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