Major airline slashes prices on flights from Ireland to Canada but jetsetters must act fast
Enjoy a trip to the world's second largest country with endless sightseeing opportunities for all the family.
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Air Transat are offering deals on flights to various Canadian cities
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Visit major cities like Toronto for less this year
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They are making things easier for families to enjoy a stress-free holiday
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Air Transat is offering deals on flights to various
They are making things easier than ever for families to enjoy a stress-free holiday to some of Canada's most exciting cities.
Travelling with the family can be a challenge, so Air Transat aims to ensure a smooth, comfortable experience from check-in to touchdown.
As they offer a wide array of services, including:
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Pre-boarding: for families travelling with young children.
Seat selection: Adjacent standard seats are assigned for free to children aged between 2 and 13 inclusive and their parents/guardians featured on the same family booking. Seats will be grouped together and assigned by the system 14 days prior to departure.
On-board entertainment: a wide variety of entertainment options are on offer for all ages, from games to classic movies, new releases to hit TV series.
With fares from €430 per person return, travel from Dublin to Toronto, with seamless connections to Montreal and beyond.
Families can also benefit from flexible fares and convenient flight schedules from
As well as other UK options, such as Glasgow, Manchester and London Gatwick.
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With a friendly, attentive cabin crew ready to lend a hand for all your travel needs.
The airline has also provided its top tips on where to visit in the second largest country in the world this summer.
'It was a bucket-list trip, I was lost for words,' incredible food, sights and history on Canadian break
Flight attendants Manny Serpa and Erin McLoughlin-Serpa, who met upon joining the airline in 1999, now live in
Experience Canada in miniature form at Little Canada, or visit Centre Island, a short ferry ride from downtown, with its amusement park and beautiful beaches.
This summer, Toronto hosts the TD Salsa on St Clair Festival, where music, dancing, and vibrant parades create a lively and welcoming atmosphere.
Meanwhile, the CNE (Canadian National Exhibition) returns in August, combining classic fairground fun with educational activities and thrilling rides.
Montreal is alive with energy in the summer months, offering a variety of family-friendly experiences.
Children will love exploring the interactive exhibits at the Montreal Science Centre.
And in the evenings, from June to August, the International Fireworks Festival lights up the skies offering awe-inspiring spectacles the whole family will remember.
Thanks to its partnership with Porter Airlines, travellers can connect seamlessly through Toronto to destinations across Canada including Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, and Victoria.
For information on these amazing flight savers, visit
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Explore Toronto, Ontario, Canada this summer with bargain fares
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See the bright lights from the International firework festival in Montreal
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