An overwhelming 99% of Air Transat’s pilots have voted to strike.

The news was confirmed this morning (December 3, 2025) on the Air Transat Pilots-ALPA Facebook page.

The post reads: “Air Transat pilots have voted overwhelmingly in favor of going on strike if management fails to deliver our pilots with a modern contract,” the post reads.

The news comes on the same day Air Transat pilots opened a strike centre near Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL). This centre will serve as the headquarters for the Air Line Pilots Association Int’l (ALPA), which represents Air Transat’s pilots, where all union operations will take place during a potential pilot strike. This includes a call centre as well as a flight- and pilot-tracking centre and will be the gathering point for strike volunteers.

Profession Voyages, Travelweek Group’s French trade news outlet, reached out to Air Transat for comment. Their response is as follows:

“Air Transat has taken note of the strike mandate obtained by the union representing our pilots and we want to reassure our customers.

“Although this is a common step in the collective bargaining process and does not mean that a strike will be triggered, we remain fully committed at the bargaining table and aim to reach a tentative agreement without a labour dispute. We have made significant progress and are continuing full-time discussions with the support of the conciliators appointed by the Ministry of Labour until an agreement is reached.

“The objective remains to negotiate a collective agreement that satisfies both parties, takes into account market realities and those of the company, and recognises the contribution of our pilots.

“We are confident that we will reach an agreement and thus avoid any impact on our customers’ travel plans.

“At this time, our operations are running normally. Should the situation evolve differently, our teams would be dedicated to supporting our customers.”

The airline also posted the following message on their website, including instructions for customers:

“The union representing our pilots has obtained a strike mandate, but please note that no strike notice has been issued and our operations continue as planned. Negotiations are ongoing, and we are making every effort to reach an agreement quickly. This is an absolute priority for Air Transat.

“Customers wishing to cancel or modify their reservation may do so according to the terms and conditions of their fare class. 

“In the event of a strike notice filed by the union and the subsequent cancellation of certain flights, Air Transat will do everything possible to assist customers in returning to their point of origin. This would include the offer of a new ticket on a next available flight if such an option exists within 48 hours of the original departure time, or the refund of any unused portion of the trip.”

The 21-day cooling off period ends Dec. 10. The union could give its 72-hour advance notice of a strike on Dec. 7, setting off a chain reaction of pre-emptive flight cancellations in preparation for Dec. 10.

Source: Travelweek