Air Transat: flights, Club Class and points from Canada

Published October 15, 2026Updated October 28, 20265 min readEditorial integrity

Air Transat Airbus A321LR C-GOKF on approach at Toronto.

Flying Air Transat from Canada means comparing the final fare, baggage, and comfort on your particular flight. A lower starting price can lose its appeal once you add seats and bags.

This guide focuses on Air Transat as an airline. Official information checked on October 28, 2026. Its loyalty program is still in an invitation-only test at that date.

Air Transat departures from Canada

Start with your airport, including Montréal-Trudeau (YUL), Toronto-Pearson (YYZ), or Québec City (YQB), and check dates in the official Air Transat booking engine. Routes vary by season. A result can include a connection or a partner-operated segment.

Read “operated by” for every flight. The Porter partnership supports some Canadian connections, but aircraft, service, and conditions can differ between segments. Compare a through ticket with the connection risks of separate positioning flights.

If you need accommodation, also compare flight-only and package options. Check hotel transfers, inclusions, and cancellation terms. Our Air Transat flight savings guide offers more booking ideas.

Cabins: Club Class or Economy with extras?

Air Transat uses different aircraft and cabin layouts. Read the seat map for your flight rather than relying on the aircraft family alone. The official A321LR page identifies Club and Economy seating. An aircraft change can also change your selected seat.

Club Class offers a distinct cabin and service. However, do not assume the lie-flat bed found in some competing long-haul Business Class products. Check the actual seat, recline, space, and inclusions.

In Economy, Option Plus and extra-space seats are paid options depending on the flight. They do not turn an Economy ticket into Club Class. Compare their combined cost with a fare that already includes the services you need.

Fares and baggage: compare the same basket

Air Transat fare options include Eco Budget, Eco Standard, Eco Flex, Club Standard, and Club Flex. Inclusions also depend on the destination. Your last European trip does not establish the allowance for a sun destination.

Before paying, compare:

Bags: the personal item, carry-on, and checked bags needed throughout your itinerary.
Seats: advance selection, family seating, and extra-space charges.
Flexibility: changes, fare differences, refunds, and deadlines.
Total cost: flights, extras, airport transportation, and any overnight stay.

An included bag on an Air Transat segment does not establish the allowance on a separately ticketed partner flight. Save the conditions you purchased, and review your booking after schedule changes.

Airport services and lounges

The “Club” name alone does not establish complimentary airport lounge access. Check the services listed in your booking and the lounge’s own admission requirements. Priority check-in and boarding are separate benefits.

If a credit card includes lounge visits, check the network, terminal, registration, and guest rules. An independent lounge benefit does not create Air Transat status or an additional baggage allowance.

Which points can book Air Transat?

The new program remains a test

The official Air Transat loyalty site still describes invitation-only access and a waitlist. Test conditions can change. We therefore do not present experimental earning rules or future Desjardins Visa cards as products available to everyone.

Our earlier report on the loyalty program, published in August 2026, provides background. The current invitation-only status takes precedence when planning a booking.

VIPorter: book a partner flight through Porter

The official VIPorter FAQ allows points, or points and cash, for available Air Transat flights booked through Porter. Use flyporter.com or the Porter call centre.

Redemptions cover the eligible base fare; taxes and fees remain payable. Check your dates before collecting points for this purpose. This is a VIPorter partner booking rather than a transfer into Air Transat’s program. Read our VIPorter program page and Porter airline guide.

Which Canadian cards fit?

Scene+: pay for travel and apply points

The Scotiabank Gold American Express Card earns Scene+ points. You can apply them to eligible travel purchases under Scotiabank’s conditions.

This route lets you compare cash fares before using points. Despite its American Express payment network, the card does not earn Membership Rewards or fund VIPorter. Check the purchase category, redemption window, and usable balance.

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Scotiabank Gold American Express^® Card

Scotiabank Scene+

Annual fee: $120
Our valuationMilesopedia first-year estimate First-year valueWelcome bonus$500Total$500Rewards on your spending are not included. The calculator that adds them from your own profile is on the card's page.: $500
Welcome offerAfter $7,500 in 12 months: Up to 50,000 points; Ends Nov 1, 2026

The Scotiabank Gold American Express Card offers an excellent welcome bonus.

Until November 1, 2026, you can earn up to 50,000 bonus Scene+ points, broken down as follows:

30,000 Scene+ points by charging $2,000 in purchases to the card within the first 3 months
20,000 Scene+ points by making $7,500 in purchases on the card in the first year

This represents a value of up to $500 for travel (including Airbnb).

With the Scotiabank Gold American Express Card, you earn 6 points per dollar spent at Sobeys, IGA, Safeway, Foodland, FreshCo, Voilà by Sobeys, Voilà par IGA, Voilà by Safeway, Chalo! grocery stores. FreshCo, Thrifty Foods, IGA West, Les Marchés Tradition, Rachelle Béry and Co-Op.

Also, you earn 5 points per dollar for:

Grocery stores
Restaurants
Entertainment centers

And 3 points per dollar on gas, transit and streaming services purchases.

You can redeem your points on travel purchases (flights, hotels, all-inclusive and even Airbnb). You can also use your points as cash back rewards with Scene+.

The Scotiabank Gold American Express Card also offers no foreign transaction fees, excellent insurance for your travel or purchases, concierge service, exclusive American Express benefits like the Front of the Line program.

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* The potential value of savings and rewards during the first 12 months includes the value of the welcome offer, the potential value of points earned in the first year and the value of foreign transaction fee savings as of May 22, 2026:

$300 in travel rewards (30,000 bonus Scene+ points) for new Scotiabank Gold American Express Cardholders who make purchases totaling $2,000 in the first 3 months

$200 in travel rewards (20,000 bonus Scene+ points) for making purchases totaling $7,500 in the first 12 months

$59 in foreign transaction fee savings based on the average annual amount of foreign currency purchases made per account over the last 24 months (saving on the 2.5% foreign transaction fee typically charged by other credit card issuers);

$398 corresponding to the potential value of points earned in the first year (38,500 Scene+ points) based on the average amount of purchases made, per account, over the last 24 months, assuming an average spend of 28% of purchases in categories eligible for accelerated earn rates of 6X, 5X and 3X points.

Maximum potential value after the first year = $957 (rounded to $950)

The actual value of offers, savings realized and rewards earned will vary depending on card usage and eligibility for offers. Conditions apply.

1 Offer Description and Conditions: The 50,000 Scene+ points offer (the « Offer ») applies only to new Scotiabank Gold American Express credit card accounts (the « Accounts ») opened between July 2, 2026, and November 1, 2026 (regardless of the date you apply for the account), subject to the conditions below. All other program terms and conditions continue to apply during the Offer period. The Offer may be changed, cancelled or extended at any time without notice and cannot be combined with any other offer.

To qualify for the 30,000 bonus Scene+ points (the « 30,000 Bonus Points Offer »), you must make eligible purchases totaling at least $2,000 within three months of the account opening date. To qualify for the 20,000 additional bonus Scene+ points (the « 20,000 Additional Bonus Points Offer »), you must make $7,500 in eligible purchases on your new account during the first year (twelve months). Eligible purchases mean purchases, less refunds, returns and any other similar credits, and exclude payments, cash advances (including balance transfers and quasi-cash transactions), interest charges, card fees and other fees.

Fulfillment of the Annual Bonus: Bonus points will be credited to the Scene+ account within approximately eight weeks after you qualify for a bonus, provided the account is open and in good standing. In the case of a joint account with a primary borrower and a co-borrower, bonus points will be credited as follows: (i) the 30,000 bonus points and the 20,000 additional bonus points will be credited to the Scene+ account linked to the account of the borrower who made the transaction that reached the eligible purchase threshold ($2,000 or $7,500) within the appropriate timeframe (the first three months or the first 12 months). If a supplementary cardholder makes the transaction that reaches the eligible purchase threshold for the 30,000 bonus points or the 20,000 additional bonus points, the bonus points will be credited to the Scene+ account linked to the primary borrower’s account. Points can be transferred between the Scene+ accounts of a primary borrower, co-borrower or supplementary cardholder by contacting Scene+. An account is in good standing if it is not delinquent, the credit limit is not exceeded, and the holder(s) have complied with the terms of the Revolving Credit Agreement applicable to the account. All other program terms and conditions continue to apply during the Offer period. The Offer may be changed, cancelled or extended at any time without notice and cannot be combined with any other offer.

Eligibility and exclusions: You are not eligible for the Offer if you are currently a primary or secondary cardholder of a Scotiabank personal credit card or if you have been within the past two years, including if you transfer your balance from an existing Scotiabank personal credit card account, and if you are a Scotiabank employee. Subject to the exclusions mentioned above, Scotiabank small business credit cardholders are eligible for this Offer.

Rates and Fees: The current annual fee is $120 for the primary card and $29 for each additional card (including those issued to joint account holders and additional cardholders). The preferred annual interest rates currently applicable to the account are: 21.99% on purchases and 22.99% on cash advances (including balance transfers and quasi-cash transactions).
Rates, fees, features and benefits, which are described in the application statement, are subject to change.

Savings at Shell

Get up to 7 cents per litre in instant fuel discounts for a limited time and earn up to 5 cents per litre in Scene+ points value with a Scotiabank Gold American Express Card linked to a Shell Go+ Account:

Instant 3 cents per Litre Discount on Fuel Purchases (All Grades): Receive an instant 3 cents per litre discount on purchases of fuel (all grades) (“Fuel Purchases (All Grades)”) at participating Shell locations in Canada when you use any eligible Scotiabank debit card or credit card linked to a Shell Go+ Account, up to a maximum of 1,000 litres per month per Scotiabank debit card and per Scotiabank credit card account. This total limit resets at the start of each new month per payment card account. This discount is subject to the Scotiabank Fuel Benefit Terms and Conditions.
Instant 4 cents per Litre Discount on Premium Fuel: Between May 26, 2026 and June 1, 2027 (“Promotional Period”), receive an instant 4 cents per litre discount on purchases of V-Power^® gasoline, or V-Power^® diesel (“Premium Fuel Purchases”) at participating Shell locations in Canada when you use any eligible Scotiabank credit card that earns Scene+ points linked to a Shell Go+ Account, up to a maximum of 1,000 litres per month per credit card account. This total limit resets at the start of each new month per credit card account. This promotional offer, including the Promotional Period, may be changed, extended, or withdrawn at any time without notice. These promotional offer terms are in addition to the Scotiabank Fuel Benefit Terms and Conditions.
Earn up to 5 cents per Litre in Scene+ points Value (Equivalent) on Fuel Purchases: Each time you use your linked Scotiabank credit card that earns Scene+ points on Fuel Purchases (All Grades) at participating Shell locations in Canada, you will earn at least 3 Scene+ points per $1 spent. Plus, as a Scene+ Member you will also automatically earn 1 Scene+ point for each litre in Fuel Purchases (All Grades), and as a Shell Go+ member, automatically earn 1 additional Scene+ point for each litre in Premium Fuel Purchases, made with your linked Scotiabank credit card. This means that for every litre in fuel purchased with your linked credit card, you can earn the equivalent of up to 5 cents of redeemable Scene+ points value based on a redemption value of $10 for every 1,000 Scene+ points redeemed for fuel purchases at participating Shell locations. Actual value may be lower depending on how you choose to redeem your Scene+ points. Earn and redemption limits may apply. See the Scene+ Program Terms and Conditions available at sceneplus.ca/terms-and-conditions for full details including redemption options and additional terms.

Note: Highest value of 12 cents per litre assumes a Premium Fuel Purchase made with a Scotiabank Gold American Express Card linked to a Shell Go+ Account. Actual value will vary depending on payment card used and whether or not the card is linked, fuel grade purchased, and how you choose to redeem your Scene+ points.

Additional 3¢/L at Shell (limited time)

Additional 3¢/L Fuel Discount Offer: Offer valid from October 5, 2026 to December 31, 2026 (“Promotional Period”), eligible Scotiabank credit and debit cardholders enrolled in the Shell Fuel Benefits Program who have linked an eligible Scotiabank payment card (an “Eligible Card”) to their Shell Go+ account will receive an additional instant fuel discount of 3 cents per litre on eligible fuel purchases at participating Shell-branded retail locations in Ontario, British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and the Northwest Territories (the “Eligible Provinces”) excluding Shell Flying J locations. Fuel purchases made outside the Eligible Provinces are not eligible for this offer.

To receive the additional fuel discount, customers must pay with their linked Eligible Card at the time of purchase.

The additional fuel discount is in addition to the fuel savings available through the Shell Fuel Benefits Program and may be combined with other eligible fuel discounts, rewards programs, and promotional fuel offers unless otherwise stated in the applicable offer terms and conditions.

The additional fuel discount is available on up to 1,000 litres of eligible fuel purchases per calendar month for each Eligible Card. The 1,000-litre limit resets at the beginning of each calendar month.

The additional fuel discount is non-transferable, is not redeemable for cash, and cannot be substituted or exchanged.

Participation in the Shell Fuel Benefits Program is subject to the applicable program terms and conditions available at Scotiabank Fuel Benefit Terms and Conditions.

Shell Canada reserves the right to make changes to this offer and to terminate the offer at any time, for any reason and without notice.

All other applicable terms and conditions of the Shell Fuel Benefits Program, Shell Go+ and Scotiabank continue to apply.

Annual fee

Primary card$120

Additional card$29

Annual income required

Individual$12,000

Household$12,000

Conversion fees

Earning rate

6xWith the partner brand
5xGroceries
5xEntertainment
5xRestaurants
3xGas
3xStreaming
3xTransit
1xAll spending

Value

1st Year Value$1,460

2nd Year Value$461

Card benefits

Concierge service24/7

Travel insurance

Travel medical (under 55)Up to $1,000,000 / 25 days

Travel medical (55-64)Up to $1,000,000 / 25 days

Travel medical (65+)Up to $1,000,000 / 3 days

Trip CancellationUp to $1,500

Trip InterruptionUp to $1,500

Delayed BaggageUp to $1,000

Lost BaggageUp to $1,000

Flight DelayUp to $500

Hotel BurglaryUp to $1,000

Travel AccidentUp to $500,000

Purchase protection

Purchase ProtectionIncluded

Extended Warranty+1 years

Mobile DeviceUp to $1,000 / 1 years

Auto Rental Collision (primary)Up to $65,000 / 48 days

BMO VIPorter: target a partner redemption

The BMO VIPorter World Elite Mastercard earns VIPorter points directly. It may fit when your intended Air Transat flights are available through Porter.

Compare the annual fee and how often you fly Porter. Benefits tied to Porter-operated flights do not automatically extend to Air Transat. The card panels display current welcome offers and their conditions.

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BMO VIPorter World Elite^®* Mastercard^®*

BMO Porter VIPorter First-Year Annual Fee Rebate

Annual feeNo annual fee the first year: $0 $199
Our valuationMilesopedia first-year estimate First-year valueWelcome bonus$1,050Annual fee rebated$199Total$1,249Rewards on your spending are not included. The calculator that adds them from your own profile is on the card's page.: $1,249
Welcome offer+ one round-trip companion passTo earn all Bonus Points: cumulative purchases of $5,000 within 110 days, $9,000 within 180 days and $18,000 within 365 days of account opening.: Up to 70,000 points; Ends Oct 31, 2026

With this offer for the BMO VIPorter World Elite Mastercard, you get up to 70,000 VIPorter points and a round-trip companion pass. Plus, you pay no annual fees for the first year and receive $1,000 in eligible spending towards your VIPorter status.

Here’s how to get your full welcome bonus:

20,000 points after $5,000 in purchases within the first 110 days of account opening
20,000 points, a round-trip companion pass, and $1,000 in eligible spending towards your VIPorter status after $9,000 in purchases within the first 180 days of account opening
30,000 points after $18,000 in purchases within the first 365 days of account opening

So, to get the full welcome bonus of 70,000 VIPorter points, you’ll need to spend $18,000 in the first year.

With the BMO VIPorter World Elite Mastercard, you earn 3 points per dollar at Porter and 2 points per dollar on gas, transportation, grocery, restaurant and hotel purchases. And 1 point per dollar on all other purchases, including Costco.

With the BMO VIPorter World Elite Mastercard, you and up to 8 companions travelling on the same booking enjoy Porter travel benefits such as:

One free checked bag
1 complimentary carry-on bag on all Porter fare types
Free PorterClassic seat selection
Priority security screening.
Priority rebooking on another flight in case of a delay
Exclusive check-in.
Early boarding

Additionally, as a BMO VIPorter World Elite Mastercard holder, your VIPorter points do not expire, and you automatically receive VIPorter Horizon Grand Traveller status. You also earn $1 in eligible spending towards your Porter status for every $25 spent.

You can also earn one round-trip companion pass per year if you spend $50,000 on your BMO VIPorter World Elite Mastercard during your membership year.

Finally, you are covered by a wide range of insurance policies:

21-day out-of-province or country emergency medical insurance
Trip Cancellation/Interruption/Delay insurance
Car rental-collision/loss damage insurance
Common carrier insurance
Flight Delay Insurance
Baggage insurance
Hotel burglary insurance
Purchase Protection
Extended warranty insurance

Finally, enjoy six months of Instacart+ membership and a monthly $10 Instacart credit when you sign up with your eligible BMO credit card.

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Annual fee

Primary card$199

Additional card$75

Annual income required

Individual$80,000

Household$150,000

Conversion fees

2.5%

Earning rate

3xPorter flights
2xGroceries
2xConvenience
2xTransit
2xGas
2xRestaurants
1xAll spending

Value

1st Year Value$1,878

2nd Year Value$316

Travel insurance

Travel medical (under 55)Up to $5,000,000 / 21 days

Travel medical (55-64)Up to $5,000,000 / 21 days

Trip CancellationUp to $2,000

Trip InterruptionIncluded

Delayed BaggageIncluded

Lost BaggageIncluded

Flight DelayIncluded

Hotel BurglaryIncluded

Travel AccidentIncluded

Purchase protection

Purchase ProtectionIncluded

Extended Warranty+1 years

Auto Rental CollisionUp to $65,000 / 48 days

Buying points: start with a specific booking

Air Transat’s test program does not establish a public points-purchase route this guide can recommend. For VIPorter, check the options actually offered in your account and confirm the partner booking before any transaction.

For Scene+, compare the travel redemption with the cash ticket. In every case, add taxes, fees, and baggage. A points balance does not guarantee an available flight, and buying points does not hold a fare.

Compare the best credit cards in Canada against your spending and travel plans.

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Is Air Transat’s loyalty program open to everyone?

As of October 28, 2026, the official site still describes an invitation-only test and a waitlist. Experimental terms do not establish a general public launch.

Can I book Air Transat with VIPorter points?

Yes, for available partner flights offered through Porter. Book through Porter; points cover the eligible base fare, while taxes and fees remain payable.

Does Option Plus upgrade me to Club Class?

No. Option Plus adds services to an Economy ticket, depending on the flight. Club Class is a separate product shown in the booking.

Does every fare include baggage?

Allowances depend on the fare, destination, and segments. Check the personal item, carry-on, and checked bag separately before paying.

Does Club Class have a lie-flat bed?

Do not assume a lie-flat Business Class bed. Check the actual seat and recline in the product description and seat map for your flight.

Does a Scotia American Express card transfer to Air Transat?

The Scotia Gold card discussed earns Scene+ points for eligible travel redemptions under Scotia’s conditions. It does not earn American Express Membership Rewards.

Do VIPorter card benefits extend to Air Transat?

Benefits tied to Porter-operated flights do not automatically apply to Air Transat. Check the operating carrier and each benefit’s terms.

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Scotiabank Gold American Express^® Card

Scotiabank Scene+

Annual fee: $120
Our valuationMilesopedia first-year estimate First-year valueWelcome bonus$500Total$500Rewards on your spending are not included. The calculator that adds them from your own profile is on the card's page.: $500
Welcome offerAfter $7,500 in 12 months: Up to 50,000 points; Ends Nov 1, 2026

The Scotiabank Gold American Express Card offers an excellent welcome bonus.

Until November 1, 2026, you can earn up to 50,000 bonus Scene+ points, broken down as follows:

30,000 Scene+ points by charging $2,000 in purchases to the card within the first 3 months
20,000 Scene+ points by making $7,500 in purchases on the card in the first year

This represents a value of up to $500 for travel (including Airbnb).

Also, you earn 5 points per dollar for:

Grocery stores
Restaurants
Entertainment centers

And 3 points per dollar on gas, transit and streaming services purchases.

You can redeem your points on travel purchases (flights, hotels, all-inclusive and even Airbnb). You can also use your points as cash back rewards with Scene+.

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$300 in travel rewards (30,000 bonus Scene+ points) for new Scotiabank Gold American Express Cardholders who make purchases totaling $2,000 in the first 3 months

$200 in travel rewards (20,000 bonus Scene+ points) for making purchases totaling $7,500 in the first 12 months

Maximum potential value after the first year = $957 (rounded to $950)

The actual value of offers, savings realized and rewards earned will vary depending on card usage and eligibility for offers. Conditions apply.

Savings at Shell

Instant 3 cents per Litre Discount on Fuel Purchases (All Grades): Receive an instant 3 cents per litre discount on purchases of fuel (all grades) (“Fuel Purchases (All Grades)”) at participating Shell locations in Canada when you use any eligible Scotiabank debit card or credit card linked to a Shell Go+ Account, up to a maximum of 1,000 litres per month per Scotiabank debit card and per Scotiabank credit card account. This total limit resets at the start of each new month per payment card account. This discount is subject to the Scotiabank Fuel Benefit Terms and Conditions.
Instant 4 cents per Litre Discount on Premium Fuel: Between May 26, 2026 and June 1, 2027 (“Promotional Period”), receive an instant 4 cents per litre discount on purchases of V-Power^® gasoline, or V-Power^® diesel (“Premium Fuel Purchases”) at participating Shell locations in Canada when you use any eligible Scotiabank credit card that earns Scene+ points linked to a Shell Go+ Account, up to a maximum of 1,000 litres per month per credit card account. This total limit resets at the start of each new month per credit card account. This promotional offer, including the Promotional Period, may be changed, extended, or withdrawn at any time without notice. These promotional offer terms are in addition to the Scotiabank Fuel Benefit Terms and Conditions.
Earn up to 5 cents per Litre in Scene+ points Value (Equivalent) on Fuel Purchases: Each time you use your linked Scotiabank credit card that earns Scene+ points on Fuel Purchases (All Grades) at participating Shell locations in Canada, you will earn at least 3 Scene+ points per $1 spent. Plus, as a Scene+ Member you will also automatically earn 1 Scene+ point for each litre in Fuel Purchases (All Grades), and as a Shell Go+ member, automatically earn 1 additional Scene+ point for each litre in Premium Fuel Purchases, made with your linked Scotiabank credit card. This means that for every litre in fuel purchased with your linked credit card, you can earn the equivalent of up to 5 cents of redeemable Scene+ points value based on a redemption value of $10 for every 1,000 Scene+ points redeemed for fuel purchases at participating Shell locations. Actual value may be lower depending on how you choose to redeem your Scene+ points. Earn and redemption limits may apply. See the Scene+ Program Terms and Conditions available at sceneplus.ca/terms-and-conditions for full details including redemption options and additional terms.

Additional 3¢/L at Shell (limited time)

To receive the additional fuel discount, customers must pay with their linked Eligible Card at the time of purchase.

The additional fuel discount is non-transferable, is not redeemable for cash, and cannot be substituted or exchanged.

Participation in the Shell Fuel Benefits Program is subject to the applicable program terms and conditions available at Scotiabank Fuel Benefit Terms and Conditions.

Shell Canada reserves the right to make changes to this offer and to terminate the offer at any time, for any reason and without notice.

All other applicable terms and conditions of the Shell Fuel Benefits Program, Shell Go+ and Scotiabank continue to apply.

Annual fee

Primary card$120

Additional card$29

Annual income required

Individual$12,000

Household$12,000

Conversion fees

Earning rate

6xWith the partner brand
5xGroceries
5xEntertainment
5xRestaurants
3xGas
3xStreaming
3xTransit
1xAll spending

Value

1st Year Value$1,460

2nd Year Value$461

Card benefits

Concierge service24/7

Travel insurance

Travel medical (under 55)Up to $1,000,000 / 25 days

Travel medical (55-64)Up to $1,000,000 / 25 days

Travel medical (65+)Up to $1,000,000 / 3 days

Trip CancellationUp to $1,500

Trip InterruptionUp to $1,500

Delayed BaggageUp to $1,000

Lost BaggageUp to $1,000

Flight DelayUp to $500

Hotel BurglaryUp to $1,000

Travel AccidentUp to $500,000

Purchase protection

Purchase ProtectionIncluded

Extended Warranty+1 years

Mobile DeviceUp to $1,000 / 1 years

Auto Rental Collision (primary)Up to $65,000 / 48 days

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Flying Air Transat from Canada means comparing the final fare, baggage, and comfort on your particular flight. A lower starting price can lose its appeal once you add seats and bags.

This guide focuses on Air Transat as an airline. Official information checked on October 28, 2026. Its loyalty program is still in an invitation-only test at that date.

Air Transat departures from Canada

If you need accommodation, also compare flight-only and package options. Check hotel transfers, inclusions, and cancellation terms. Our Air Transat flight savings guide offers more booking ideas.

Cabins: Club Class or Economy with extras?

Fares and baggage: compare the same basket

Before paying, compare:

Bags: the personal item, carry-on, and checked bags needed throughout your itinerary.
Seats: advance selection, family seating, and extra-space charges.
Flexibility: changes, fare differences, refunds, and deadlines.
Total cost: flights, extras, airport transportation, and any overnight stay.

An included bag on an Air Transat segment does not establish the allowance on a separately ticketed partner flight. Save the conditions you purchased, and review your booking after schedule changes.

Airport services and lounges

Which points can book Air Transat?

The new program remains a test

Our earlier report on the loyalty program, published in August 2026, provides background. The current invitation-only status takes precedence when planning a booking.

VIPorter: book a partner flight through Porter

The official VIPorter FAQ allows points, or points and cash, for available Air Transat flights booked through Porter. Use flyporter.com or the Porter call centre.

Which Canadian cards fit?

Scene+: pay for travel and apply points

The Scotiabank Gold American Express Card earns Scene+ points. You can apply them to eligible travel purchases under Scotiabank’s conditions.

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Scotiabank Gold American Express^® Card

Scotiabank Scene+

Annual fee: $120
Our valuationMilesopedia first-year estimate First-year valueWelcome bonus$500Total$500Rewards on your spending are not included. The calculator that adds them from your own profile is on the card's page.: $500
Welcome offerAfter $7,500 in 12 months: Up to 50,000 points; Ends Nov 1, 2026

The Scotiabank Gold American Express Card offers an excellent welcome bonus.

Until November 1, 2026, you can earn up to 50,000 bonus Scene+ points, broken down as follows:

30,000 Scene+ points by charging $2,000 in purchases to the card within the first 3 months
20,000 Scene+ points by making $7,500 in purchases on the card in the first year

This represents a value of up to $500 for travel (including Airbnb).

Also, you earn 5 points per dollar for:

Grocery stores
Restaurants
Entertainment centers

And 3 points per dollar on gas, transit and streaming services purchases.

You can redeem your points on travel purchases (flights, hotels, all-inclusive and even Airbnb). You can also use your points as cash back rewards with Scene+.

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$300 in travel rewards (30,000 bonus Scene+ points) for new Scotiabank Gold American Express Cardholders who make purchases totaling $2,000 in the first 3 months

$200 in travel rewards (20,000 bonus Scene+ points) for making purchases totaling $7,500 in the first 12 months

Maximum potential value after the first year = $957 (rounded to $950)

The actual value of offers, savings realized and rewards earned will vary depending on card usage and eligibility for offers. Conditions apply.

Savings at Shell

Instant 3 cents per Litre Discount on Fuel Purchases (All Grades): Receive an instant 3 cents per litre discount on purchases of fuel (all grades) (“Fuel Purchases (All Grades)”) at participating Shell locations in Canada when you use any eligible Scotiabank debit card or credit card linked to a Shell Go+ Account, up to a maximum of 1,000 litres per month per Scotiabank debit card and per Scotiabank credit card account. This total limit resets at the start of each new month per payment card account. This discount is subject to the Scotiabank Fuel Benefit Terms and Conditions.
Instant 4 cents per Litre Discount on Premium Fuel: Between May 26, 2026 and June 1, 2027 (“Promotional Period”), receive an instant 4 cents per litre discount on purchases of V-Power^® gasoline, or V-Power^® diesel (“Premium Fuel Purchases”) at participating Shell locations in Canada when you use any eligible Scotiabank credit card that earns Scene+ points linked to a Shell Go+ Account, up to a maximum of 1,000 litres per month per credit card account. This total limit resets at the start of each new month per credit card account. This promotional offer, including the Promotional Period, may be changed, extended, or withdrawn at any time without notice. These promotional offer terms are in addition to the Scotiabank Fuel Benefit Terms and Conditions.
Earn up to 5 cents per Litre in Scene+ points Value (Equivalent) on Fuel Purchases: Each time you use your linked Scotiabank credit card that earns Scene+ points on Fuel Purchases (All Grades) at participating Shell locations in Canada, you will earn at least 3 Scene+ points per $1 spent. Plus, as a Scene+ Member you will also automatically earn 1 Scene+ point for each litre in Fuel Purchases (All Grades), and as a Shell Go+ member, automatically earn 1 additional Scene+ point for each litre in Premium Fuel Purchases, made with your linked Scotiabank credit card. This means that for every litre in fuel purchased with your linked credit card, you can earn the equivalent of up to 5 cents of redeemable Scene+ points value based on a redemption value of $10 for every 1,000 Scene+ points redeemed for fuel purchases at participating Shell locations. Actual value may be lower depending on how you choose to redeem your Scene+ points. Earn and redemption limits may apply. See the Scene+ Program Terms and Conditions available at sceneplus.ca/terms-and-conditions for full details including redemption options and additional terms.

Additional 3¢/L at Shell (limited time)

To receive the additional fuel discount, customers must pay with their linked Eligible Card at the time of purchase.

The additional fuel discount is non-transferable, is not redeemable for cash, and cannot be substituted or exchanged.

Participation in the Shell Fuel Benefits Program is subject to the applicable program terms and conditions available at Scotiabank Fuel Benefit Terms and Conditions.

Shell Canada reserves the right to make changes to this offer and to terminate the offer at any time, for any reason and without notice.

All other applicable terms and conditions of the Shell Fuel Benefits Program, Shell Go+ and Scotiabank continue to apply.

Annual fee

Primary card$120

Additional card$29

Annual income required

Individual$12,000

Household$12,000

Conversion fees

Earning rate

6xWith the partner brand
5xGroceries
5xEntertainment
5xRestaurants
3xGas
3xStreaming
3xTransit
1xAll spending

Value

1st Year Value$1,460

2nd Year Value$461

Card benefits

Concierge service24/7

Travel insurance

Travel medical (under 55)Up to $1,000,000 / 25 days

Travel medical (55-64)Up to $1,000,000 / 25 days

Travel medical (65+)Up to $1,000,000 / 3 days

Trip CancellationUp to $1,500

Trip InterruptionUp to $1,500

Delayed BaggageUp to $1,000

Lost BaggageUp to $1,000

Flight DelayUp to $500

Hotel BurglaryUp to $1,000

Travel AccidentUp to $500,000

Purchase protection

Purchase ProtectionIncluded

Extended Warranty+1 years

Mobile DeviceUp to $1,000 / 1 years

Auto Rental Collision (primary)Up to $65,000 / 48 days

BMO VIPorter: target a partner redemption

The BMO VIPorter World Elite Mastercard earns VIPorter points directly. It may fit when your intended Air Transat flights are available through Porter.

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BMO VIPorter World Elite^®* Mastercard^®*

BMO Porter VIPorter First-Year Annual Fee Rebate

Annual feeNo annual fee the first year: $0 $199
Our valuationMilesopedia first-year estimate First-year valueWelcome bonus$1,050Annual fee rebated$199Total$1,249Rewards on your spending are not included. The calculator that adds them from your own profile is on the card's page.: $1,249
Welcome offer+ one round-trip companion passTo earn all Bonus Points: cumulative purchases of $5,000 within 110 days, $9,000 within 180 days and $18,000 within 365 days of account opening.: Up to 70,000 points; Ends Oct 31, 2026

Here’s how to get your full welcome bonus:

20,000 points after $5,000 in purchases within the first 110 days of account opening
20,000 points, a round-trip companion pass, and $1,000 in eligible spending towards your VIPorter status after $9,000 in purchases within the first 180 days of account opening
30,000 points after $18,000 in purchases within the first 365 days of account opening

So, to get the full welcome bonus of 70,000 VIPorter points, you’ll need to spend $18,000 in the first year.

With the BMO VIPorter World Elite Mastercard, you and up to 8 companions travelling on the same booking enjoy Porter travel benefits such as:

One free checked bag
1 complimentary carry-on bag on all Porter fare types
Free PorterClassic seat selection
Priority security screening.
Priority rebooking on another flight in case of a delay
Exclusive check-in.
Early boarding

You can also earn one round-trip companion pass per year if you spend $50,000 on your BMO VIPorter World Elite Mastercard during your membership year.

Finally, you are covered by a wide range of insurance policies:

21-day out-of-province or country emergency medical insurance
Trip Cancellation/Interruption/Delay insurance
Car rental-collision/loss damage insurance
Common carrier insurance
Flight Delay Insurance
Baggage insurance
Hotel burglary insurance
Purchase Protection
Extended warranty insurance

Finally, enjoy six months of Instacart+ membership and a monthly $10 Instacart credit when you sign up with your eligible BMO credit card.

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Annual fee

Primary card$199

Additional card$75

Annual income required

Individual$80,000

Household$150,000

Conversion fees

2.5%

Earning rate

3xPorter flights
2xGroceries
2xConvenience
2xTransit
2xGas
2xRestaurants
1xAll spending

Value

1st Year Value$1,878

2nd Year Value$316

Travel insurance

Travel medical (under 55)Up to $5,000,000 / 21 days

Travel medical (55-64)Up to $5,000,000 / 21 days

Trip CancellationUp to $2,000

Trip InterruptionIncluded

Delayed BaggageIncluded

Lost BaggageIncluded

Flight DelayIncluded

Hotel BurglaryIncluded

Travel AccidentIncluded

Purchase protection

Purchase ProtectionIncluded

Extended Warranty+1 years

Auto Rental CollisionUp to $65,000 / 48 days

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Is Air Transat’s loyalty program open to everyone?

As of October 28, 2026, the official site still describes an invitation-only test and a waitlist. Experimental terms do not establish a general public launch.

Can I book Air Transat with VIPorter points?

Yes, for available partner flights offered through Porter. Book through Porter; points cover the eligible base fare, while taxes and fees remain payable.

Does Option Plus upgrade me to Club Class?

No. Option Plus adds services to an Economy ticket, depending on the flight. Club Class is a separate product shown in the booking.

Does every fare include baggage?

Allowances depend on the fare, destination, and segments. Check the personal item, carry-on, and checked bag separately before paying.

Does Club Class have a lie-flat bed?

Do not assume a lie-flat Business Class bed. Check the actual seat and recline in the product description and seat map for your flight.

Does a Scotia American Express card transfer to Air Transat?

The Scotia Gold card discussed earns Scene+ points for eligible travel redemptions under Scotia’s conditions. It does not earn American Express Membership Rewards.

Do VIPorter card benefits extend to Air Transat?

Benefits tied to Porter-operated flights do not automatically apply to Air Transat. Check the operating carrier and each benefit’s terms.