OTTAWA — Air Canada has resumed service on its Ottawa – London Heathrow route.

A celebration in Ottawa was attended by airline representatives and stakeholders prior to the departure of AC888 from Ottawa to London Heathrow onboard the airline’s flagship Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft.

“We are thrilled to resume our Ottawa trans-Atlantic services linking Canada’s capital city and London Heathrow, home to one of the world’s most iconic travel destinations and international gateways. With the wide array of connections available at Heathrow throughout Europe, the Middle East, Africa, India and more, Air Canada’s Ottawa-Heathrow flights offer easy international flight options to and from Canada’s National Capital region. We are proud to support international business and corporate travel, tourism, people visiting friends and family, and we look forward to welcoming our customers onboard,” said Mark Galardo, Air Canada’s Executive Vice President, Revenue & Network Planning and President, Cargo.

Air Canada is offering four weekly flights between YOW and LHR. From Ottawa, AC888 departs at 6:55 p.m., arriving in London the next day at 6:30 a.m., on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. On the return leg, AC889 departs at 12:40 p.m., arriving in Ottawa at 3:10 p.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.

Air Canada will serve London Heathrow from six Canadian cities, with up to 63 weekly flights in summer 2025.