AN AIRLINE has been forced to schedule an extra flight this summer after being swamped by increased demand.

 

Air Transat has laid on a flight from Glasgow to Toronto on June 26 - in addition to its five weekly trips - as holidaymakers plan their summer getaways.

Lesley Kane, Sales Director UK & Ireland, Air Transat said: "Glasgow to Toronto has always been a strong route for us and it's encouraging to see demand strengthening even further this summer."

The Canadian carrier, which also flies regular routes to Calgary and Vancouver during the summer, is offering flights to Toronto for £425 per-person this June.

Ms Kane believes that passengers are beginning to recognise how easy travel to Canada can be.

She said: "With a flight time of seven hours it is ideal for a short city break - which is becoming increasingly popular amongst our passengers."

Toronto boasts the spectacular CN Tower- the sixth highest building in the world - among its top attractions.

Steven Marshall of Glasgow Airport who believes the increased demand is understandable because the cities already enjoy close links.

Mr Marshall said: "Air Transat's direct flights from Glasgow to Vancouver, Toronto and Calgary have always proved extremely popular which is hardly surprising considering the close ties between Canada and Scotland."

He welcomed the airline's decision to add the new flight and says demand was the driving force behind the move.

He added: "The airline's decision to add extra capacity on its Toronto service is fantastic news and it is a direct response to the increase in demand from passengers."

The airline, which carries more than 3 million passengers every year to 60 different destinations, is offering return flights to Calgary from £557 and to Vancouver from £561 this June.