Air Transat has launched direct service between Montreal and Amsterdam, becoming the only Canadian airline to operate non-stop service between the two cities.

The route will operate until mid-October with three flights per week at the height of the season: on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.

The airline says the route was launched in response to significant demand from travellers who want to discover Europe this summer.

“We are very excited to provide our customers with easy access to another jewel of European culture. Amsterdam joins 18 other destinations to explore from Montreal,” said Joseph Adamo, Chief Sales and Marketing Officer.

“The Netherlands is a fascinating destination, both steeped in history and forward-looking, and known for its efforts to be environmentally responsible. Air Transat highlights this experience with the Airbus A321neoLR, the greenest aircraft in its class.”

The new-generation Airbus A321neoLR is 15% more fuel efficient, 50% less noisy and lowers emissions of the greenhouse gas NOx by half compared to previous-generation aircraft. In addition, its modern cabin provides more personal space and larger individual entertainment screens in both Economy and Club Class.

“What a pleasure it is to see the Air Transat star back on our tarmac after an absence of over two years,” said Marcel Lekkerkerk, Director, Airline Partnerships, Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. “We are delighted that Air Transat is flying an Airbus A321neoLR on its two routes between Canada and the Netherlands, to Toronto and Montreal.”