Gatwick increases weekly flights to six destinations across Canada & More News Here

Gatwick is increasing its connections to North America this summer season with 50 flights per week to Canada.

They embrace new and returning routes to Montreal, Quebec City, Vancouver and Halifax which be a part of present companies to Toronto and Calgary.

Air Transat is working three weekly flights to Montreal – rising to every day flights from June – alongside a once-a-week service to Quebec City, the primary time the UK has benefited from a direct scheduled service to the town.

The airline has additionally elevated its flights to Toronto to a every day service complementing the every day flights WestJet presently operates.

WestJet can even be working six flights per week to west-coast Vancouver and 4 flights per week to Halifax, rising to every day flights from mid-July.

This is as well as to the 3 times weekly service it gives to Calgary, rising to 5 per week from mid-June.

Gatwick aviation growth vice chairman Stephanie Wear stated: “With so many people in the UK having close connections with Canada, we are delighted to be able to offer Gatwick passengers such easy and widespread access to fantastic destinations across the country.

“From the spectacular landscapes of the Rockies and Nova Scotia, to vibrant cities with an array of wonderful sights, it’s really exciting to have so many more opportunities to visit Canada from Gatwick.

“It’s also great news for those wishing to see family and friends, or conduct business across the Atlantic.”

Marsha Walden, president and chief government of Destination Canada, stated: “Destination Canada is delighted to see the launch of so many routes to Canada from London Gatwick, including the first-ever direct connection to Quebec City with Air Transat.

“Re-establishing air routes into Canada is critical to rebuilding our industry and driving revenue back into tourism businesses across our vast country.

“These flights mean Canada’s iconic experiences are even more accessible to British holidaymakers looking to take in our wide open spaces, nature, wildlife, adventure and return feeling fully rejuvenated.

“What is particularly encouraging is that demand for the summer months is looking strong and our industry is ready to welcome guests back with open hearts.”