Transat

Transat

Tour operator and travel services provider

Overview

Transat operates in travel and tourism, with a French presence built from its Canadian parent company. In France, it became a major tour operator through Vacances Transat France and Look Voyages, offering vacation packages that combine flights, accommodations, and activities. Its approach relies on partnering with airlines and using both charter and scheduled flights to assemble comprehensive travel itineraries. The goal is to connect travelers with curated vacation experiences and grow market share in France, while aligning with Transat’s broader focus on expanding in the Americas and transatlantic markets.

About Transat

Simplify's Rating
Why Transat is rated
C+
Rated C on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Consumer Software

Entertainment

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Montreal, Canada

Founded

1987

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What believers are saying

  • July 28, 2026 LASR financing gives Transat up to $150 million liquidity.
  • Q2 2026 revenue held at $1.03 billion while debt fell to $320 million.
  • March 10, 2026 shareholder support topped 90 percent, giving management a clean mandate.

What critics are saying

  • Pratt & Whitney groundings keep five aircraft parked, with full relief only by early 2028.
  • Transat suspended Cuba flights in Q2 2026, proving destination shocks can erase capacity quickly.
  • Financière Outremont's 2026 proxy fight exposed governance fragility that can distract management.

What makes Transat unique

  • Transat owns Air Transat, pairing flights with packages across Canada and sun destinations.
  • Its Quebec distribution and French-language brand strength keep travel-agent demand sticky.
  • Desjardins and Visa back the 2026 loyalty launch, deepening customer retention.

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Funding

Total Funding

$460M

Above

Industry Average

Funded Over

4 Rounds

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Benefits

Flexible Work Hours

Stock Price

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

1%

1 year growth

1%

2 year growth

1%
Newswire
Jul 28th, 2026
Transat concludes a financing agreement under the Liquidity for Airline Sector Resilience Facility

/CNW/ -- Transat A.T. Inc. (TSX: TRZ) ("Transat" or the "Corporation") has entered into a financing agreement under the Liquidity for Airline Sector Resilience...

Yahoo Finance
Mar 10th, 2026
Transat A.T. Q1 revenue rises 5% to $627M as adjusted EBITDA jumps 68%

Transat A.T. reported improved first-quarter results for the period ended 31 January 2026, with revenue rising 5% year-over-year to CAD 871 million despite disruption from Hurricane Melissa in Jamaica. Adjusted EBITDA increased 68% to CAD 34 million from CAD 20 million, driven by higher revenue and cost discipline. The company posted a net loss of CAD 29 million, or CAD 0.73 per share, improving from a CAD 122 million loss a year earlier. Load factor rose to 84.1% from 80.6%, whilst the company recorded its fifth consecutive quarter of yield improvement. Four aircraft remained grounded due to Pratt & Whitney engine issues, with full resolution expected by late 2027 or early 2028. Management attributed the performance to turnaround initiatives including enhanced revenue management and network diversification.

Associated Press
Mar 10th, 2026
Transat shareholders vote over 90% to elect full slate of eight directors

Transat A.T. Inc. announced that shareholders voted overwhelmingly to elect the company's full slate of eight directors at its Annual General Meeting, with over 90% support for Transat's resolutions. The board comprises four new and four returning directors, whilst all four proposals from Financière Outremont Inc. were defeated. Chair Daniel Desjardins said the result provides a clear mandate to continue executing Transat's strategic plan and turnaround strategy. Shareholders also approved amendments to allow between eight and 15 board directors and endorsed the company's executive compensation approach. The Montreal-based leisure airline, founded in 1987, operates nearly 5,000 employees and was voted World's Best Leisure Airline at the 2025 Skytrax World Airline Awards.

Associated Press
Feb 12th, 2026
Transat urges shareholders to vote Blue as board contest looms at March shareholder meeting

Transat has filed its management information circular for its annual general meeting on 10 March 2026, urging shareholders to vote for its eight-director slate amid a contested board election. The company has secured voting support from two major shareholders—Fonds de solidarité FTQ and La Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec—who together hold 16.1% of voting shares. Transat's board unanimously recommends voting for its nominees, which include two directors nominated by the major shareholders and other industry experts with experience in aviation, operations and transformation. The slate was developed following shareholder engagement and represents what the company calls a "responsible evolution" of governance. The board offered one seat to Financière Outremont, which holds less than 10% of shares, but the offer was declined. Shareholders must vote by 6 March.

Travelweek
Aug 15th, 2024
Now available: Transat's e-brochures for Winter 2024-2025

MONTREAL - Transat has unveiled its electronic brochures featuring a range of packages for winter 2024-2025.

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