Canada · Founded 1986

Air Transat Business Class

Air Transat is Canada's leading leisure carrier — Skytrax "World's Best Leisure Airline" seven times through 2025 — flying from Montreal and Toronto to 66 mostly-leisure destinations. Club Class is not one product: the A321LR fleet (19 aircraft) carries a genuine lie-flat seat with direct aisle access, while the A330-200/300 widebodies (15 aircraft, the long-haul workhorse) carry a recliner-only Club Class with roughly 7-8 inches of recline — not a flat bed. Which aircraft operates your route materially changes the experience.

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From: $1,650
Max savings: 55%
Rating: 4.0★^*
Fleet: 3 types

Last updated May 3, 2026

Quick answers

At a glance

What is Air Transat business class?

Club Class — TWO different products: A321LR is lie-flat with direct aisle access; A330-200/300 (the long-haul workhorse) is a recliner — NOT lie-flat, ~7-8in recline only. Seat width 21-22 inches (varies by aircraft), length 76in flat bed on A321LR; 38in pitch recliner (not a bed) on A330.

How much can I save on Air Transat?

Consolidator fares from $1,650 — about 55% below published retail. You earn full New in-house loyalty programme launching H2 2026 (Desjardins/Visa partnership); no active programme as of this writing miles.

Which lounges does Air Transat use?

Air Transat Salon (YUL). Worldwide: Contract lounges at European airports.

The Airline

About Air Transat

A comprehensive look at Air Transat's premium cabins, service philosophy, route network, and what makes them worth flying.

Airline overview

Founded in 1986, Air Transat is headquartered in Canada and operates to 66+ destinations across 80+ countries. The fleet is built around Airbus A321LR, Airbus A330-200 and Airbus A330-300 for long-haul operations, with additional narrowbody types on regional routes. Air Transat operates independently of major global alliances, with select bilateral partnerships for codesharing.

The business class experience

Club Class features TWO different products: A321LR is lie-flat with direct aisle access; A330-200/300 (the long-haul workhorse) is a recliner — NOT lie-flat, ~7-8in recline only. Seat width is 21-22 inches (varies by aircraft) and fully extended bed length is 76in flat bed on A321LR; 38in pitch recliner (not a bed) on A330 — comfortable for passengers up to about 6'3" (190cm) to sleep fully flat. The seat layout on Air Transat's long-haul widebody aircraft typically offers direct aisle access for every business class passenger, so you never have to climb over a seatmate.

In-flight entertainment is delivered via Seatback touchscreen IFE. Dining on Air Transat: Canadian and French-inspired cuisine, Quebec wines. Baggage allowance in business class: 2 × 23kg checked. All flights include amenity kits, premium bedding, and priority boarding/baggage handling.

Lounges and ground experience

At the home hub: Air Transat Salon (YUL). At other airports worldwide: Contract lounges at European airports. Lounge access is included with your business class ticket — you show your boarding pass at the lounge entrance and receive food, drinks, WiFi, and dedicated workspaces until boarding time.

On the ground at departure, Air Transat business class passengers get dedicated check-in counters, fast-track security lanes where available, and priority boarding. At arrival, baggage is tagged with priority labels and comes out first — typically saving 15-30 minutes versus economy on heavily-loaded flights.

What travelers say

“Check your aircraft type before booking: the A321LR Club Class is a genuinely impressive lie-flat product for a narrowbody, but the A330 widebody version most long-haul routes actually use is a recliner, not a bed — a meaningfully different overnight-flight experience. No loyalty program is live yet; a new in-house one (with Desjardins/Visa) is confirmed for H2 2026. Quebec hospitality and French-Canadian cuisine are consistent across both cabins.”

— BookMyBusinessClass editorial review

Booking Air Transat with consolidator fares

Our consolidator contract with Air Transat gives us access to net fares significantly below published retail — typically 55% savings on business class bookings. These are standard Air Transat tickets with full frequent flyer mile earning in New in-house loyalty programme launching H2 2026 (Desjardins/Visa partnership); no active programme as of this writing, complete lounge access, standard cancellation rules, and priority handling on both ends of the trip. The only difference is the price.

When you request a quote, we search all available Air Transat dates and routes for your trip, compare against other carriers that serve the same route, and send you the best option within 15 minutes. No membership required, any service fees disclosed upfront, and you book directly with Air Transat under your name — we're just the consolidator agency that unlocks wholesale pricing through our host consolidator network.

Cabin Details

Inside Air Transat business class

Every detail that matters — seat, service, lounge, luggage and miles.

Cabin name: Club Class
Seat type: TWO different products: A321LR is lie-flat with direct aisle access; A330-200/300 (the long-haul workhorse) is a recliner — NOT lie-flat, ~7-8in recline only
Seat width: 21-22 inches (varies by aircraft)
Seat length: 76in flat bed on A321LR; 38in pitch recliner (not a bed) on A330
In-flight entertainment: Seatback touchscreen IFE
Dining: Canadian and French-inspired cuisine, Quebec wines
Baggage allowance: 2 × 23kg checked
Miles program: New in-house loyalty programme launching H2 2026 (Desjardins/Visa partnership); no active programme as of this writing

Home lounge

Air Transat Salon (YUL)

Lounges at other airports

Contract lounges at European airports

Hubs

Montréal-Trudeau (YUL)Toronto Pearson (YYZ)

Aircraft types

Airbus A321LRAirbus A330-200Airbus A330-300

“Check your aircraft type before booking: the A321LR Club Class is a genuinely impressive lie-flat product for a narrowbody, but the A330 widebody version most long-haul routes actually use is a recliner, not a bed — a meaningfully different overnight-flight experience. No loyalty program is live yet; a new in-house one (with Desjardins/Visa) is confirmed for H2 2026. Quebec hospitality and French-Canadian cuisine are consistent across both cabins.”
— BookMyBusinessClass editorial review

Top Routes

Popular Air Transat business class routes

The most-booked Air Transat premium routes through our consolidator contracts.

Fleet

Air Transat aircraft we book

Air Transat club class on each aircraft type — cabin product, seat configuration, and route examples.

See the full Air Transat fleet index for cabin-by-aircraft details.

Reference Data

Air Transat carrier reference

Field	Value
IATA airline code	TS
ICAO airline code	TSC
Canonical name	Air Transat
Country	Canada
Founded	1986
Alliance	Independent / no alliance affiliation
Hub airports	Montréal-Trudeau (YUL), Toronto Pearson (YYZ)
Source for canonical fields	Wikidata (CC0) · Q407869 cross-referenced with our editorial catalog

Canonical airline metadata cross-referenced with Wikidata (CC0). When fields disagree, our editorial catalog is the source of truth for cabin specs, fare data, and ratings; Wikidata is the source of truth for ICAO codes, founding year, and country attribution.

Facts independently verified 2026-08-05

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about booking Air Transat business class through our consolidator.

How much is Air Transat business class?

Consolidator fares start from $1,650 — about 55% below published retail. Exact pricing depends on route, travel dates and season.

What seat will I get on Air Transat?

Air Transat business class features TWO different products: A321LR is lie-flat with direct aisle access; A330-200/300 (the long-haul workhorse) is a recliner — NOT lie-flat, ~7-8in recline only. Seat width: 21-22 inches (varies by aircraft), fully extended length: 76in flat bed on A321LR; 38in pitch recliner (not a bed) on A330.

Which lounges can I use with Air Transat business class?

At the home hub: Air Transat Salon (YUL). Worldwide: Contract lounges at European airports.

Will I earn miles on these fares?

Yes. We book you directly with Air Transat under your name. You earn full New in-house loyalty programme launching H2 2026 (Desjardins/Visa partnership); no active programme as of this writing miles and tier credit — typically 100-125% for business class.

What dining and IFE does Air Transat offer in business class?

Dining: Canadian and French-inspired cuisine, Quebec wines. In-flight entertainment: Seatback touchscreen IFE.

What's the baggage allowance?

2 × 23kg checked. This is the standard Air Transat business class allowance.

Fly Air Transat business class

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