Air Transat Celebrates Inaugural Flight Between Ottawa and London Gatwick

Air Transat has announced the launch of their inaugural flights between Ottawa and London Gatwick with the departure of flight TS382, which took to the skies on Friday, May 15, 2026. 

Air Transat Airbus A321LR Rendering - Courtesy Airbus

On Tuesday (May 19, 2026), Air Transat announced the official inauguration of their new, nonstop service between Ottawa and London Gatwick. The first flight (TS382) operated on Friday, May 15, marking the launch of a new link between the Canadian and British capitals.  The new seasonal route will operate three times weekly on Sundays, Tuesdays and Fridays until October 23, 2026 with an Airbus A321LR.  Guests will enjoy a thoughtfully designed cabin, ergonomic seating, as well as a state-of-the-art in-flight entertainment (IFE) system in both Economy Class and Club Class.

In Tuesday’s announcement, Transat’s Chief Revenue Officer, Sebastian Ponce, said,

“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.  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.”

Also commenting on the new route launch, Ottawa International Airport Authority’s VP – Business Development and Marketing, Joel Tkach, added,

“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.  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.”

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 – Courtesy Transat A.T., Inc.

Montreal-based Transat A.T. Inc. (TSX: TRZ), the parent company of Air Transat, was founded in 1987.  The company has 5,000 employees and is a leading leisure airline in Canada, as well as the top integrated tourism company.  Transat offers vacation packages, hotel accommodations and air service to destinations across the Americas, Europe, the Caribbean, and North Africa.  With codeshare and interline partnerships, Air Transat offers service to over 280 destinations worldwide.  In 2025, Air Transat was voted the ‘World’s Best Leisure Airline’ at the Skytrax World Airline Awards.  The carrier is currently renewing their fleet with the most fuel-efficient and environmentally aircraft in their class, as part of Air Transat’s commitment to a healthier environment, knowing that this is essential for the preservation of the magnificent destinations they serve.

Source: Transat A.T. Inc. / CNW