Transat A.T. Inc. says it will seek access to up to $150 million in federal support as airlines face pressure from rising jet fuel prices. Multiple outlets report that the assistance is intended to help offset soaring fuel costs linked to the ongoing war in the Middle East, which has pushed jet fuel prices higher. The reports note that Ottawa announced a loan “lifeline” weeks earlier for struggling airlines, and that Transat is now looking to tap into that available federal funding. The company frames the move as necessary to manage cost increases rather than as a change in operating strategy. Coverage emphasizes the amount available—up to $150 million—and the focus on fuel-related pressures affecting air carriers. While details of how the support is structured are not included in the provided excerpts, the common element across the sources is that Transat is pursuing the federal aid specifically to mitigate the financial impact of higher jet fuel costs.