Air Transat 15% discount on flights to Canada on the occasion of International Women’s Day | News
In honor of International Women’s Day, Air Transat, the award-winning Canadian leisure airline, is embracing the growing ‘Wandering Women’ trend and offering 15% off flights* to Canada to female travelers seeking the power of solo travel.
Named the World’s Best Leisure Airline for the seventh time at the Skytrax World Airline Awards 2025, Air Transat conducted research in partnership with the City Girl Network to understand the growing demand for solo travel. The survey of more than 2,000 professional women in Britain** found that almost one in five now regularly travel alone for leisure, while more than a third of those who have not yet holidayed alone plan to do so within the next two years. It underlines a growing desire for liberating experiences through travel.
Value and trust remain important considerations when choosing the right airline for a solo trip, with a 60% rating price being the most important factor, followed by non-stop flight options; brand reputation and reliability; and comfort and personal space.
Canada has become a top travel destination for Wandering Women. Well-being; nature and wildlife; and adventure and outdoor activities (60%) were among the strongest motivators. The reputation for safety and friendliness – often cited as particularly important for women traveling alone – also featured prominently.
Book Solo to Canada cheaper between March 6 and 10, 2026
To enable female British travelers to embrace the freedom and confidence of exploring Canada on a solo adventure, Air Transat has released a special International Women’s Day promo code: IWD26UK15. Bookings made on airtransat.com using the code between March 6 and 10 will receive a 15% discount on select Economy and Club Class fares, with return flights from just £448ˆ per person for travel on select dates between March 6 and December 16, 2026. Choose from direct flights from London Gatwick to Toronto, Montreal and Ottawa (new service launching on May 15, 2026), and from Manchester or Glasgow to Toronto.
Why Canada is great for female solo travelers
Toronto, Montreal, and Ottawa are especially suited to women exploring on their own, with walkable neighborhoods, reliable public transportation, and vibrant cultural scenes. Consistently ranked among the safest countries in the world, Canada is known for its welcoming communities and strong commitment to gender equality, allowing female travelers to independently explore its cities, historic monuments and natural beauty while feeling safe.
Flights all year round
Air Transat operates up to 34 direct flights per week from Great Britain to Toronto and Montreal in high season, with a new Ottawa service launching in May 2026.
Travelers flying with Air Transat benefit from more than 38 years of experience and award-winning expertise, and have been named the World’s Best Leisure Airline 2025 for the seventh time by Skytrax. With a generous carry-on allowance, fly comfortably in Economy Class with ergonomic seats and soothing mood lighting, enjoy a meal served with a complimentary glass of wine or beer, and lose track of time by immersing yourself in movies, music and TV shows on personal touch screens (on A321LR, A330-200 and A330-300 aircraft).
For a better inflight experience, Club Class, Air Transat’s Premium Economy offers even more space, exceptional comfort, gourmet meals, complimentary drinks and preferential services both at the airport and on board.
The flights will be operated by Air Transat’s fleet of Airbus aircraft, including the A321LR – one of the most energy efficient aircraft in its category.
For information and to book, visit airtransat.com.
