New low-cost airline takes Londoners to sunny new adventures in December
Destination meets 'demand for non-stop sun'
A new low-fare airline is coming to the London International Airport, with its first route flying directly to Tucson, Arizona.
Flair Airlines has announced plans for expanding its fleet of Boeing 737 into London, Ont. as of December. The Canadian company says it offers short to medium haul flights at affordable price points.
"London International Airport is ecstatic to welcome Flair Airlines to London for the first time in history. We look forward to building the relationship with Flair Airlines over the long term and offering travelers in London and Southwestern Ontario direct air service to exciting destinations at extremely affordable prices," said Scott McFadzean, President and CEO of London International Airport in a media release.
Flair will initially offer Londoners weekly trips to Tucson's arid desert landscape as an escape destination from the winter cold.
Tucson is one of the sunniest cities in the United States, with more than 350 days of sunshine a year.
"We've seen the demand for non-stop sun this winter and we are pleased to offer an affordable option to London and the surrounding area. There is no shortage of national parks, attractions, and vibrant nightlife in Tucson, and we can't wait for Canadians to get out and explore it all," said Stephen Jones, CEO at Flair Airlines.
Cheryl Finn, general manager at Tourism London, said the pandemic has taken a major toll on the tourism industry, and there is pent up demand to travel again.
"Londoners can certainly take advantage of this convenient service, but we will also be working to attract visitations 'the other way' so that we can host our American friends to come here and explore everything London has to offer," said Finn.
Flair Airlines launched in 2004 as a charter airline and began offering regularly scheduled service in 2018. It now serves over 30 cities across Canada, the U.S. and Mexico.
In the past year and a half, the airline has been in aggressive growth mode, stating publicly that it wants to expand its fleet to 50 aircraft within the next five years as it seeks a larger customer base of travellers seeking low-cost, no-frills travel options.