Canadian low-cost airline Westjet is to start transatlantic services to London Gatwick.
The carrier, which will start the route in June 2016, will use a Boeing 767-300 aircraft.
Westjet said further details of the service including the “entire schedule” will be announced later this summer.
"This news marks the next phase in the international portion of our strategic plan," said Bob Cummings, WestJet executive VP, commercial.
"WestJet is at the right scale to make this step in our evolution. Combined with our low-cost approach and renowned people-driven service, we have the network, brand and infrastructure to successfully enter and grow in the wide-body market.”
Gatwick chief executive, Stuart Wingate, said: “WestJet’s announcement that it will connect Canada and London is further illustration that the growth of low cost long haul will continue to be a game-changer, increasing competition and services for passengers.
“As we near a recommendation on where the UK’s next runway should be built, it is clear that expansion must encourage the growth of this sector as it becomes more and more prominent in the market.”
WestJet was founded in 1996 and markets itself as Canada's "most-preferred airline".
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