Montréal, May 19, 2026 – Air Transat, voted World’s Best Leisure Airline at the 2025 Skytrax World Airline Awards, has officially inaugurated its new non-stop service between Ottawa and London Gatwick. The first flights (TS382 and TS383) operated on Friday, May 15, marking the launch of a new link between the Canadian and British capitals.
“We are the only airline offering a non-stop 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,” said Sebastian Ponce, Chief Revenue Officer at Transat. “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.”
Flights will be operated three times a week – on Sundays, Tuesdays, and Fridays – until October 23, 2026.
“We are thrilled to welcome Air Transat’s new nonstop service between Ottawa and London-Gatwick. 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," said Joel Tkach, Vice President, Business Development and Marketing with the Ottawa International Airport Authority. "With flights operating three times weekly through October, travellers will enjoy even greater choice and convenience while our region will benefit from greater economic impact and global connectivity.”
The route is operated with the Airbus A321LR, a modern aircraft recognized for its efficiency and comfort. Passengers enjoy a thoughtfully designed cabin, ergonomic seating, as well as a state-of-the-art in-flight entertainment system in both Economy Class and Club Class.
For more information and to book, visit airtransat.com or contact a travel advisor.
About Air Transat
Founded in Montreal in 1987, Air Transat is a leading travel brand voted 2025 World's Best Leisure Airline by passengers at the Skytrax World Airline Awards. Its program offers access to international destinations, mainly in Europe, the Caribbean, South America and North Africa. Air Transat is recognized for its excellent customer service. Its fleet includes some of the most energy-efficient aircraft in their category. Based in Montreal with major hubs in YUL Montréal-Trudeau International Airport and Toronto Pearson Airport (YYZ), it has 5,000 employees with a common purpose to bring people closer together. Air Transat is a business unit of Transat A.T. Inc. (TSX: TRZ). www.airtransat.com
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Photo caption: From left to right: Howard Liebman, Vice-President of Government Relations at Transat, Judith Macdonald, Regional Manager for Ontario at Air Transat, Robert Tinline, British High Commissioner to Canada, Marina Grenier, Director Network Development at Transat, Joel Tkach, Vice President, Business Development and Marketing with the Ottawa International Airport Authority, Mark Sutcliffe, Mayor of the City of Ottawa and Michael Crockatt, President & CEO, Ottawa Tourism.
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Source: Transat A.T. Inc.
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