Canadian carrier Westjet will start flying transatlantic to London Gatwick from next spring.
The Calgary-based low-cost carrier will use new 767-300 jets on the route when it takes delivery of its first four wide-body planes later this year.
The new planes will initially serve Hawaii before being deployed on transatlantic service.
The airline didn’t disclose what Canadian airport it will fly to London from.
“Further announcements on schedules, pricing and launch cities will be communicated later this summer,” a Westjet statement said.
“Westjet is at the right scale to make this step in our evolution. Widebody capability now allows us to serve London Gatwick from anywhere in Canada and brings into consideration more international destinations in the future,” said Westjet EVP Bob Cummings.
