Air Transat's Toronto-Berlin route takes flight with successful FAM trip

Air Transat, in partnership with Visit Berlin, hosted eight travel agencies and tour operators from Ontario on a FAM trip to the German capital from July 6 to 11, 2025.

The initiative celebrated the launch of Air Transat's new, exclusive nonstop route connecting Toronto Pearson (YYZ) and Berlin Brandenburg (BER) airports.

“At Air Transat, we've always championed the transformative power of travel. This holds particularly true today, as we provide the only non-stop service from Canada to Berlin, a journey enhanced by our acclaimed in-flight service—recognized by Skytrax as the World's Best Leisure Airline for the seventh time,” stated Laura Albrow, account manager at Air Transat, who also travelled with the group. “Bringing these travel experts to the German capital allowed them to truly grasp the city, renowned for its complex history, authenticity, and inspiring urban experiences. We believe this firsthand insight fully equipped and enabled them to confidently craft and sell unforgettable Berlin vacations to their clients.”

Unpacking Berlin

The itinerary offered a “rich and diverse taste of Berlin,” reads a press release.

Highlights included fine dining at the TV Tower and Humboldt Forum, visits to acclaimed museums like the Feuerle Collection, and guided tours exploring the city's baroque architecture, Jewish history, and Cold War legacy.

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The group also enjoyed an acrobatic performance at the Chamäleon Theater, explored various hotel properties including the Waldorf Astoria and Hilton Berlin, embarked on a street art adventure at Teufelsberg, and took a cultural escape to Potsdam.

A vibrant GastroRallye through Berlin’s innovative restaurant scene capped off this unforgettable experience.

The group comprised partners from several travel agencies and tour operators:

• Flight Centre
• Royal Scenic
• Huntington Travel
• BCD Travel
• Jade Travel
• Direct Travel
• TravelBrands
• All Seasons Travel

The new Toronto-Berlin route operates twice weekly through October with the Airbus A321LR.

Thanks to Air Transat’s joint venture with Porter Airlines, the route provides connections to and from major Canadian cities, including Montreal, Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, and Halifax.

visitBerlin and Air Transat made a strategic stop in Toronto in May to discuss the new route and destination. Click here to read PAX's coverage from that event.

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