Air Transat is going year-round with popular routes between Montreal and San Salvador, El Salvador, and Liberia, Costa Rica. The flights were previously operated only during the winter season.
“This service extension is a reflection of our commitment to offer our customers flexible and varied travel options,” said Michèle Barre, Transat's chief revenue officer.
Izalco Volcano from Cerro Verde National Park, El Salvador. (photo via hbrizard / iStock / Getty Images Plus)
“The annualization of these routes is a direct response to the growing interest in Latin American destinations, and we are proud to now offer these exclusive nonstop flights from Montreal year-round.”
As of May 1, 2024, flights to San Salvador will be operated every Wednesday, and flights to Liberia will be operated every Sunday. These new frequencies will provide travellers with an opportunity to discover these destinations outside of the peak winter travel season.
Transat says the schedule will also provide greater flexibility for Salvadoran and Costa Rican communities settled in Canada, making it easier to reunite with loved ones at any time of the year.
The famous blue river adventure park in Guanacaste (Photo Credit: Goway/cris/ Adobe Stock)
“This expansion of operations will have an important impact on our tourism and economy through an increase in the flow of nationals and foreigners visiting our country,” said El Salvador Deputy Foreign Minister Adriana Mira. “It will also allow for a closer relationship between El Salvador and Canada and the strengthening of trade and investment relations between our countries.”
Ange Croci, Chief Commercial and Communication Officer at Guanacaste Airport (LIR), says Canada is a hot market.
“One of the most impressive phenomena that we have witnessed in the last few years is the increase in the number of Canadian arrivals. We are now looking to break the record for tourist arrivals with the addition of this year-round flight option from Montreal to Liberia, Costa Rica.”
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