Air Transat takes off on new flights between Ottawa and London, U.K.

Ottawa travellers have a new option to fly to London, England

Air Transat has launched new non-stop service between the Ottawa International Airport and London-Gatwick, with three flights a week this spring and summer.

“We are the only airline offering a nonstop flight between Ottawa and London Gatwick. It’s something we’re truly proud of and a meaningful addition for travellers in the Ottawa–Gatineau region,” Sebastian Ponce, chief revenue officer at Transat said in a statement.

“Combined with the connections offered by our partner Porter Airlines from multiple cities across Canada and the United States, this route positions Ottawa as a genuine gateway to Europe. It perfectly reflects the type of growth we’re focused on – targeted, well-connected routes that strengthen our position in the transatlantic market.”

The first Air Transat flight between London and Ottawa took off last Friday. Flights will operate on Tuesdays, Fridays and Sundays until Oct. 23.

“We are thrilled to welcome Air Transat’s new nonstop service between Ottawa and London-Gatwick,” Joel Tkach, vice president of business development and marketing with the Ottawa International Airport Authority, said in a statement.

“As our third transatlantic route, this new service reflects growing demand for international travel from Ottawa-Gatineau and creates exciting opportunities for tourism, business, and cultural exchange.”

Air Canada operates flights between Ottawa and London-Heathrow, while Air France flies between Ottawa and Paris.

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