Transat Bolsters services from Hamilton International Airport

December 5, 2011 flight2000it

Hamilton International Airport has bolstered its winter schedule with a selection of new flights being marketed by Transat Tours and operated by CanJet. The Canadian tour operator will be offering flights to Varadero and Holguin in Cuba, Cancun in Mexico and Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic.

“We are delighted to introduce the new flights and to welcome Transat Tours to Hamilton International,” said Karen Medweth, Director of Air Service Development and Marketing for the airport. “The addition of another operator offering winter schedules from Hamilton International demonstrates the airports pledge to develop a route network that best serves the extensive catchment area in the region. There are 2.4 million passengers within a 50 minute drive, 8.4 million within 90 minutes, and we are seeing increased demand for access to a broader range of popular leisure destinations from these residents.”

The total number of destinations served by Hamilton International for this winter season now stands at six. For those seeking winter sun, the airport offers flights to the following destinations:

Cuba:

· Flights to Holguin marketed by HolaSun Holidays and Transat Tours, operated by CanJet from 24 December 2011, through to 28 April, 2012.

· Flights to Varadero marketed by Hola-Sun Holidays and Transat Tours also operated by CanJet from 24 December 2011 through to 28 April 2012

Mexico:

· Flights to Cancun operated by WestJet from November through to 28 April, 2012. Transat Tours is also marketing flights to Cancun, operated by CanJet from 25 December 2011 through to 29 April 2012

Dominican Republic:

· Flights to Punta Cana operated by WestJet from November 2011 through to 29 April 2012. Transat Tours is also marketing flights to Punta Cana, operated by CanJet from 24 December 2011, through to 21 April 2012.