Consumers still hungry for leisure travel, despite inflation, rate hikes: Transat CEO

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MONTREAL — Canadians are still gung-ho for travel to sun-splashed resorts and European getaways, in spite of higher inflation and interest rates, says Transat AT Inc. chief executive Annick Guérard.

"We're pretty much confident about the fact that the Canadian airline sector continues to benefit from pent-up demand," Guérard told investors on a conference call to discuss the company's latest financial results.

To meet the sustained demand, Transat plans to expand capacity by nearly a quarter next year, increasing its fleet to about 40 planes. The push comes as other Canadian carriers also ramp up capacity, particularly on sun-bound routes, setting the stage for heightened competition. As a result, Transat raised its margin target on adjusted earnings for 2023 to between 7.5 and eight per cent from a previous outlook of 5.5 to seven per cent, its second guidance bump this year.

"In Canada — to quote a former CEO of Swoop — Canadians are hooked to package vacations like a drug."

 

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