Air Transat Named World’s Best Leisure Airline for Eighth Time

Air Transat has once again earned international recognition, earning the title of World’s Best Leisure Airline at the Skytrax 2026 World Airline Awards. This prestigious honour marks the eighth time the company has received the title. Often referred to as the “Oscars of the airline industry,” the World Airline Awards are based on the feedback of millions of travellers worldwide. This latest distinction highlights Air Transat’s continued commitment to delivering a welcoming, enjoyable travel experience that combines comfort, high-quality service, and a strong focus on meeting customers' needs.

An Air Transat delegation, including President and Chief Executive Officer Annick Guérard, accepted the award today at the Skytrax ceremony held in London, England.

“Being named the World’s Best Leisure Airline for the eighth time is a tremendous source of pride for Air Transat and, above all, a well-deserved recognition of our teams, said Annick Guérard, President and Chief Executive Officer of Transat. “Every day, they put their expertise, care, and hospitality at the service of our travellers. This distinction reflects their exceptional commitment and their ability to create travel experiences that set us apart, both here and around the world.”

“We congratulate Air Transat on this fabulous achievement at the 2026 World Airline Awards, said Edward Plaisted, CEO of Skytrax. Winning the award as the World's Best Leisure Airline is a great recognition from its customers and underlines the high levels of customer satisfaction and Air Transat’s ability to deliver a reliable and enjoyable experience tailored to leisure travellers”. 

The World’s Best Leisure Airline Award is based on customer evaluations of the quality of products and services offered by leisure airlines, both onboard and on the ground. Air Transat previously won this award in 2012, 2018, 2019, 2021, 2023, 2024, and 2025, and was recognised as North America’s Best Leisure Airline in 2022.