Overview

• The inaugural Air Transat Airbus A321neo flight arrived from Montreal on June 21 carrying 195 passengers after a seven-hour journey.
• Air Transat will operate the new Saturday service until October 4 with plans to maintain the route through the winter season.
• Local tourism authorities report a surge in Canadian interest and expect the direct link to boost visitor numbers and spending.
• Valencia Airport has reached record summer traffic with 102 connections and 3.6 million arrival seats, prompting Aena to consider terminal expansions.
• The Generalitat Valenciana is negotiating with Delta and United Airlines to add a direct route between Valencia and the United States.