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This announcement marks the completion of Transat’s narrow-body internalization plan for winter 2014–2015, begun in July 2013. With this strategy implemented, Transat boasts a flexible fleet comprising Boeing 737s, along with Airbus A310s and A330s, with configuration to be adjusted according to seasonal tourism market fluctuations.
“Our teams have done a massive amount of work to implement a flexible fleet, which will be perfectly suited to our needs as they change with the seasons as well as the markets we serve, while significantly improving our cost structure,” said Jean-Marc Eustache, president and chief executive officer of Transat. “Everything is now in place for the new season just getting under way, and we are in a great position to offer travellers the very best products and services for sun destinations.”
In 2013 Transat announced the signing of a long-term agreement with U.S.-based International Lease Finance Corporation (ILFC) for four permanent B737-800s, as well as an agreement with carrier Transavi France for seasonal leasing of B737-800s.
The Air Transat fleet now consists of 21 wide-body aircraft (nine A310s and 12 A330s with capacities of 250 and 342 respectively), four narrow-body B737-800s flown in the summer season, and a total of 12 narrow-body aircraft operated in winter (ten B737-800s and two B737-700s).