Breslau to Toronto flight will take 18 minutes

BRESLAU — An 18-minute flight between Breslau and Toronto will be available starting next month.

FlyGTA Airlines announced the new route between the Region of Waterloo International Airport in Breslau and the Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport on Tuesday.

The flight — on an eightpassenger plane — will cost $129 including taxes and fees, according to the airline’s website. The first one is scheduled for Nov. 6.

“We’re really looking forward to this. I can’t help but think it’s going to be successful,” regional Coun. Tom Galloway said at the news conference held at the Toronto airport.

FlyGTA also added a 19minute flight to Lake Simcoe Regional Airport near Barrie for the same price, and service to London will start in December.

The airline already has a successful flight from Niagara District Airport in Niagara-onthe-Lake to Toronto that takes just 12 minutes.

That regular daily commuter flight has been offered since September 2016, with eight flights per day.

“It’s been a game changer for Niagara,” said Alan Caslin, regional chair of Niagara Region.

FlyGTA chief executive officer Chris Nowrouzi said he expects the new routes will go well, and passengers will enjoy the same level of service as the Niagara flight.

“These new routes can expect the same luxury and comfort,” he said.