Air Transat Cancels Florida Flights for Summer Season

Air Transat has officially canceled its flights to Florida for the summer season of 2026. This decision is attributed to the current climate of uncertainty in the United States. Travelers who relied on Air Transat services to Fort Lauderdale and Orlando will need to seek alternatives.

Flight Cancellations and Impact

Only two of Air Transat’s 67 destinations were in Florida, namely Fort Lauderdale and Orlando. The airline stated that the flight schedule for the winter season of 2026-2027 will be determined at a later date. This change reflects a proactive management approach, allowing Air Transat to focus on markets where it is better positioned and can optimize its resources.

Operations in the United States

As a result of the cancellations, Air Transat will not operate any flights to the United States after June 13, 2026, except for two flights to Puerto Rico in December. According to the consulting firm Ailevon Pacific, this adjustment is significant for the airline’s operational strategy.

Capacity Insights

Flights to Florida represented a minimal fraction of Air Transat’s summer routes, accounting for approximately 1% of their average seat-kilometer capacity. Data from Cirium revealed that Air Transat scheduled 262 round-trip flights to Florida between February and June 2026.

Broader Travel Trends

• Rising bookings to southern destinations, including Mexico and the Caribbean.
• Expected growth in reservations of 6-8% for the entire year of 2026.

Marie-Eve Vallières, a senior advisor at Air Transat, highlighted that the ongoing situation in the United States is a factor in their analysis. She noted the airline’s focus on prioritizing markets where they are more competitive.

For travelers looking for other options, Air Transat encourages them to explore destinations beyond Florida this summer.