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Air Transat to Canada...

PostPosted: 04 Feb 2014, 19:55
by Smid
Never heard of this lot before, but they're doing 'club' returns to Canada for less than 1200 quid (before end of April). Are they just a low end carrier, or a real airline? Does club mean anything more than not being spat on by the staff?

Re: Air Transat to Canada...

PostPosted: 05 Feb 2014, 01:05
by Bretty
I've flown in Y with Air Transat twice to Canada. They're not bad. Their 'club' offering would be akin to PE (maybe) - separated cabin, bigger more comfortable seat, better meals (and I understand it's on china) and that's about it. Usually only about 20 seats in the cabin.

As I said, my experience is in Y and they were okay, nothing special but okay.

Re: Air Transat to Canada...

PostPosted: 05 Feb 2014, 01:30
by Sealink
They have been on the go forever, and are fair to middling.

Re: Air Transat to Canada...

PostPosted: 05 Feb 2014, 02:52
by Smid
Ok, thanks if its PE called Club, then 1.2K doesn't sound such a deal.. No liedown and crap IFE by the sounds of it too.

Re: Air Transat to Canada...

PostPosted: 05 Feb 2014, 11:36
by Bretty
Theres no IFE AFAIK, they have one or 2 screen in the cabin, and in Y there are screens dotted about and you just plug earphones in - you have a choice of what is showing or radio and that's it! Certainly no lie down, it's not J.

I think the Club service also has extra luggage allowance etc as with PE, and dedicated check-in, all as you would expect.

Re: Air Transat to Canada...

PostPosted: 05 Feb 2014, 11:37
by Bretty
Oh and an 'amenity kit' that includes earphones is free in Club, but paid for in Y.

Re: Air Transat to Canada...

PostPosted: 10 Feb 2014, 22:52
by neil_young
I considered this carrier (briefly) for my trip to YVR last year. Didn't fancy it and after I saw their rather chaotic check-in at YVR I was very glad to be flying with VS.