Air Transat, Iberia boost Canada-Spain connectivity

Air Transat has signed a new interline partnership with Iberia, expanding connection options between Canada and Spain.

Under the agreement, Air Transat passengers can connect through Madrid to more than 20 destinations, including Palma de Mallorca, Ibiza, Tenerife and Alicante.

"Spain is one of Air Transat's most important international markets, and we are proud to be the airline offering the widest range of Spanish destinations from Canada," said Sebastian Ponce, chief revenue officer at Transat. 

"This new partnership with Iberia builds on that leadership by giving our customers seamless access, via Madrid, to even more destinations across Spain. It strengthens our position in the market while offering travellers greater flexibility, convenience and confidence throughout their journey."

Air Transat currently serves five destinations in Spain, including four year-round routes to Madrid, Barcelona, Málaga and Valencia.

The airline has also added Las Palmas de Gran Canaria to its winter program, expanding its Spain offering as demand for European sun destinations continues.

"This partnership with Air Transat reflects Iberia's broader commitment to strengthening connectivity between North America and Spain," said Celia Muñoz Espín, Iberia's commercial strategy, distribution & alliances director. 

"The agreement will make easier for Air Transat customers to connect, via Madrid-Barajas, with Iberia-operated destinations across Spain under a single itinerary and it coincides with the launch of Iberia's new Toronto-Madrid route on June 13. Iberia is currently exploring collaboration opportunities in Toronto to further strengthen domestic connectivity within Canada and enhance the overall customer proposition."

Passengers travelling under the interline agreement will have a single itinerary, baggage checked through to their final destination and additional protection in case of schedule disruptions.

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