Air Transat

Air Transat maintains a solid safety record, holding a 7/7 safety rating from AirlineRatings.com as of February 2024. The airline is a member of the International Air Transport Association (IATA), which implies adherence to the IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) standards, a globally recognized benchmark for operational safety management.

Historically, one notable incident occurred on August 24, 2001, involving Air Transat Flight 236. An Airbus A330 en route from Toronto to Lisbon experienced complete engine failure over the Atlantic due to a fuel leak caused by improper maintenance. The flight crew successfully glided the aircraft for 121 km (65 nautical miles) to an emergency landing in the Azores, saving all 306 occupants. Air Transat accepted responsibility and was fined. Another serious incident involved a Lockheed L-1011 TriStar encountering severe hail damage in Lyon on July 6, 2001. More recent incidents, reported as of November 2025, include a wake turbulence event causing injuries, loss of nose wheel steering, captain incapacitation, and dual ADR failure.

The airline operates an all-Airbus fleet, with an overall average age of 10.3 years as of September 2023. While some older Airbus A330s have a higher average age, the newer Airbus A321LRs have a much lower average age of 2.3 years. Air Transat is committed to renewing its fleet with more energy-efficient aircraft. The airline has recently faced challenges with Pratt & Whitney geared turbofan engines on some A321LRs, leading to grounded aircraft and increased maintenance costs, which it is addressing through an adaptive contingency plan and a financial settlement.

Based on available data, Air Transat's overall safety assessment is positive, as reflected by its high safety rating. While the airline has had notable incidents in its past, it has demonstrated a commitment to addressing safety issues and continuously modernizing its fleet, contributing to an improved safety profile. Air Transat has received recognition for its environmental efforts, placing 15th in Cirium's global ranking of emissions-efficient major airlines in July 2025, due to its fleet modernization, route optimization, and fuel-saving practices. The airline has also been voted the World's Best Leisure Airline by Skytrax multiple times, most recently in 2025 for the seventh time. These awards, while primarily focused on customer satisfaction, indicate a strong operational and service standard.