YVR is one of six Canadian airports that will start offering flights aboard Westjet to London’s Gatwick Airport next spring. The discount airline that got off the ground 19 years ago with regional services, announced Tuesday that on May 6, 2016 it will begin six flights a week from YVR on its new, Boeing 767-300 wide body aircraft. Limited time prices start at $299, including taxes, for a one-way trip. Fares are expected to rise after the initial promotional period, but airline officials said the carrier will remain a low-cost option for travellers. The new destination is Westjet’s first international wide-body service.
