{"id":157295,"date":"2026-10-23T19:11:00","date_gmt":"2026-10-23T13:41:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/?p=157295"},"modified":"2026-10-23T14:21:24","modified_gmt":"2026-10-23T08:51:24","slug":"air-transat-ceo-salary-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/index.php\/2026\/10\/23\/air-transat-ceo-salary-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Air Transat CEO Salary in 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/index.php\/tag\/air-transat\/\">Air Transat (TS)<\/a> remains one of Canada&#8217;s best-known leisure airlines, serving destinations across Europe, the Caribbean, the United States, and other international markets. The carrier operates under the wider Transat A.T. Inc. group, which has been working through a major financial and operational transformation in recent years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Under CEO Annick Guerard, Transat is focusing on profitable growth, network optimisation, cost control and improving the overall customer experience. The company is also investing in new revenue opportunities, fleet optimisation, technology and a new loyalty programme as it looks to strengthen its position in the competitive Canadian leisure travel market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Guerard has led Transat since May 2021 after spending nearly two decades with the company in senior operational and commercial positions. Her latest reported annual compensation reached C$2.83 million, although the figure includes pension value and other compensation in addition to her fixed salary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/air-transat-ceo-3.webp\" alt=\"Air Transat CEO Salary in 2026\" class=\"wp-image-157297\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/air-transat-ceo-3.webp 1024w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/air-transat-ceo-3-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/air-transat-ceo-3-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/air-transat-ceo-3-150x100.webp 150w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/air-transat-ceo-3-450x300.webp 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Air Transat<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-who-is-air-transat-ceo-annick-guerard\">Who is Air Transat CEO Annick Guerard?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Annick Guerard is a long-serving Transat executive who has spent more than 20 years working in the airline and tourism industry. She joined Transat in 2002 and subsequently held senior positions covering strategy, operations, sales and marketing, revenue management, customer experience and digital transformation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Before becoming CEO, Guerard served as Chief Operating Officer, where she was responsible for most of Transat&#8217;s operations, including the operations of Air Transat. She became President and CEO of Transat A.T. Inc. on May 27, 2021.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Guerard holds a bachelor&#8217;s degree in Civil Engineering from Polytechnique Montreal and an MBA from HEC Montreal. She also holds the ICD.D designation and has served on the board of National Bank of Canada.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As CEO, she has been responsible for guiding Transat through the post-pandemic recovery while overseeing its broader transformation programme. Her responsibilities include improving profitability, strengthening the company&#8217;s financial position, optimising its fleet and network, improving customer experience and developing new sources of revenue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"506\" src=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/air-transat-ceo.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-157298\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/air-transat-ceo.webp 900w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/air-transat-ceo-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/air-transat-ceo-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/air-transat-ceo-150x84.webp 150w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/air-transat-ceo-450x253.webp 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Air Transat<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-air-transat-ceo-annick-guerard-salary-in-2026\">Air Transat CEO Annick Guerard Salary in 2026<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Annick Guerard&#8217;s latest reported total compensation was approximately C$2.83 million, equivalent to roughly US$2.05 million. This represents compensation reported for fiscal 2025 and provides the latest completed-year benchmark for her 2026 salary article.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Her 2025 compensation consisted of approximately:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Base salary:<\/strong> C$891,446<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Short-term incentive:<\/strong> C$1.78 million calculated payout, although no cash payment was made because of compensation restrictions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Long-term incentive:<\/strong> C$38,914 actually paid<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Pension value:<\/strong> C$476,122<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Other compensation:<\/strong> C$1.43 million<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Total compensation:<\/strong> C$2.83 million<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Her base salary remained at approximately C$891,446 in 2025 and 2026. Transat&#8217;s compensation structure also places significant emphasis on performance, with target direct compensation made up of 32% salary, 32% short-term incentives, and 36% long-term incentives. That means 68% of her target direct compensation is considered at risk and linked to performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>ALSO READ: <a href=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/index.php\/2026\/09\/07\/southwest-airlines-ceo-salary-2026\/\">Southwest Airlines CEO Salary in 2026<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"718\" src=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/1027px-Air_Canada_and_WestJet_tails_Montreal_Quintin_Soloviev-1024x718.jpg\" alt=\"Air Transat CEO Salary in 2026\" class=\"wp-image-43979\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/1027px-Air_Canada_and_WestJet_tails_Montreal_Quintin_Soloviev-1024x718.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/1027px-Air_Canada_and_WestJet_tails_Montreal_Quintin_Soloviev-300x210.jpg 300w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/1027px-Air_Canada_and_WestJet_tails_Montreal_Quintin_Soloviev-768x538.jpg 768w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/1027px-Air_Canada_and_WestJet_tails_Montreal_Quintin_Soloviev-750x526.jpg 750w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/1027px-Air_Canada_and_WestJet_tails_Montreal_Quintin_Soloviev.jpg 1027w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: By Quintin Soloviev &#8211; Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/w\/index.php?curid=110510525<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-peer-comparison-air-transat-vs-air-canada-and-westjet\">Peer Comparison: Air Transat vs Air Canada and WestJet<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Annick Guerard&#8217;s latest reported compensation of approximately C$2.83 million places her among the more highly compensated airline executives in Canada&#8217;s aviation industry. However, her package is considerably smaller than the CEO of Canada&#8217;s largest airline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/index.php\/2026\/07\/28\/air-canada-ceo-salary-in-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Air Canada CEO Michael Rousseau&#8217;s <\/a>2025 target direct compensation was approximately C$11.9 million. Air Canada&#8217;s significantly larger scale, international network and financial profile contribute to the much higher executive compensation package.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The comparison with WestJet is less straightforward because WestJet is privately held and does not provide the same level of publicly disclosed executive compensation information as Transat or Air Canada.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Guerard&#8217;s compensation therefore sits well below the level associated with Air Canada&#8217;s CEO while remaining difficult to compare directly with WestJet CEO Alexis von Hoensbroech because WestJet does not publicly disclose a directly comparable individual compensation figure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The difference also reflects the contrasting size and business models of the companies. Air Canada operates a much larger global network, while Air Transat is primarily focused on leisure travel and remains in the middle of a transformation designed to improve profitability and efficiency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/pexels-vincent-albos-322257-3856704-1024x683.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-98165\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/pexels-vincent-albos-322257-3856704-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/pexels-vincent-albos-322257-3856704-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/pexels-vincent-albos-322257-3856704-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/pexels-vincent-albos-322257-3856704-50x33.webp 50w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/pexels-vincent-albos-322257-3856704-1600x1067.webp 1600w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/pexels-vincent-albos-322257-3856704-1536x1024.webp 1536w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/pexels-vincent-albos-322257-3856704-2048x1365.webp 2048w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/pexels-vincent-albos-322257-3856704-150x100.webp 150w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/pexels-vincent-albos-322257-3856704-450x300.webp 450w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/pexels-vincent-albos-322257-3856704-1200x800.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo- Pexels<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-air-transat-strategic-focus-for-2026\">Air Transat Strategic Focus for 2026<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Air Transat is entering 2026 with a clear objective: build on the improvements achieved during fiscal 2025 while creating a more profitable and resilient business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Elevation Program remains at the centre of the company&#8217;s strategy. The programme is designed to improve revenue management, increase productivity, reduce costs and create sustainable long-term improvements in profitability. Transat said the benefits of the programme were already contributing to improved results entering fiscal 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Network optimisation is another major priority. The company is expanding and diversifying its international network while concentrating capacity on markets where it sees stronger demand and better returns. New South American and Turkish destinations, together with expanded transatlantic services, are part of this diversification strategy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fleet optimisation will also remain important. Transat is seeking to improve aircraft availability and utilisation while dealing with ongoing aircraft and engine-related constraints.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Customer experience is another area of investment. The company is developing premium seating and cabin improvements while looking for additional opportunities to generate revenue from its passenger base.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The loyalty programme is expected to become another important part of the business. Transat announced a strategic partnership with Desjardins and <a href=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/?s=Canada\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Visa Canada<\/a> to support the launch of its loyalty programme during the second half of 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, the operating environment has become more challenging. In the second quarter of fiscal 2026, Transat estimated that the suspension of flights to Cuba and significantly higher aviation fuel prices had a C$95 million negative impact on adjusted EBITDA, including approximately C$70 million from higher fuel costs during March and April. The company responded with measures including surcharges on new bookings and selective capacity adjustments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For Guerard, the central challenge in 2026 is therefore balancing growth and customer experience with strict cost control while protecting the profitability gains achieved through the company&#8217;s transformation programme.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/air-transat-flight-attendant-3.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-157290\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/air-transat-flight-attendant-3.webp 1000w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/air-transat-flight-attendant-3-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/air-transat-flight-attendant-3-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/air-transat-flight-attendant-3-150x113.webp 150w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/air-transat-flight-attendant-3-450x338.webp 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Air Transat<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-bottom-line\">Bottom Line<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Annick Guerard&#8217;s latest reported compensation stands at approximately C$2.83 million, making her one of the more highly compensated airline executives in Canada&#8217;s leisure aviation sector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Her 2025 package included a base salary of C$891,446, C$38,914 in long-term incentive compensation actually paid, C$476,122 in pension value and approximately C$1.43 million in other compensation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The figures demonstrate why her total compensation should not be interpreted as a C$2.83 million annual cash salary. Her fixed salary is below C$900,000, while pension value, deferred incentives and other compensation account for a substantial part of the reported package.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Her target direct compensation is also heavily performance-based, with 68% allocated to short-term and long-term incentives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For 2026, Guerard&#8217;s biggest challenge is not simply growing Air Transat. It is completing Transat&#8217;s transformation, improving profitability and strengthening the airline&#8217;s competitive position while dealing with higher fuel costs, fleet constraints and an uncertain travel environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-faqs\">FAQs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1789066919670\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What is Annick Guerard&#8217;s salary in 2026?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Annick Guerard&#8217;s base salary is approximately C$891,446, while her latest reported total compensation was approximately C$2.83 million for fiscal 2025.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1789066921710\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">How does Annick Guerard&#8217;s compensation compare with other Canadian airline CEOs?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Her latest reported compensation of approximately C$2.83 million is considerably below Air Canada CEO Michael Rousseau&#8217;s 2025 target direct compensation of approximately C$11.9 million. WestJet does not publicly disclose a directly comparable individual CEO compensation figure.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1789066922260\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What are Air Transat&#8217;s main priorities in 2026?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Air Transat is focused on profitable growth, network and fleet optimisation, the Elevation Program, cost control, premium seating, new revenue opportunities, technology improvements and the launch of a new loyalty programme in the second half of 2026.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Stay tuned with us. Further, follow us on social media for the latest updates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Join us on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/t.me\/s\/aviationa2z\" rel=\"nofollow\">Telegram Group\u00a0<\/a>for the Latest Aviation Updates. 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