There's good news for globe trotters this week as Glasgow Airport launches a new route to Toronto.

The service, which is operated by WestJet, will run four times a week on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday connecting holidaymakers with Canada's most visited city.

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Glasgow Times: Pictured: Keith Campbell, Marketing Development Manager, Visit Scotland and AGS Airports Group Marketing Manager Marc FindlayPictured: Keith Campbell, Marketing Development Manager, Visit Scotland and AGS Airports Group Marketing Manager Marc Findlay

Glasgow’s Operations Director Ronald Leitch said: “Toronto has always been a popular destination for our passengers, so we were thrilled to welcome WestJet’s new service to Glasgow Airport.

“As a gateway to Scotland, we are also keen to welcome once again the tens of thousands of Canadians who travel through Glasgow Airport each year to explore all our country has to offer.”

It is hoped that the new route will also help to encourage tourism in Scotland after a turbulent two years for the industry.

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Malcolm Roughead, Chief Executive of VisitScotland said: “Congratulations to Glasgow Airport and WestJet on Saturday’s inaugural flight which is warmly welcomed by Scotland’s tourism industry.

“Before the pandemic, Canada was one of our top international markets for visitors and growing.

"We have worked hard to keep Scotland top of mind here but the return of direct services from Halifax and this new service from Toronto is crucial and will help to support the long-term recovery of our industry.

“VisitScotland has enjoyed a very positive partnership with Glasgow Airport and WestJet and we look forward to continuing to work closely with them promoting this additional service."

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