Danish airline Primera Air is to open a new base at Stansted Airport and start direct flights to New York and Boston next year.
From April 2018, the airline will offer daily services to New York’s Newark Airport and four a week to Boston Logan Airport from May.
Primera Air will be the first airline for nine years to fly scheduled services to the USA from Stansted.
Flights will be operated by new Airbus A321NEO aircraft and include a choice of two cabins, full-service premium and low-fare economy, free Wi-Fi and onboard charging points.
Primera Air will announce another trans-Atlantic route from Stansted by the end of summer 2017.
Andrew Cowan, London Stansted’s chief executive, said: “We’re thrilled Primera Air has chosen London Stansted as its UK base for these exciting and innovative new long-haul services to the USA.
"We know from our customers that there is enormous demand for flights to New York and Boston from London and the east of England, so the arrival of Primera Air is fantastic news for both business and leisure passengers wanting great value, excellent service and the convenience of flying transatlantic from their local airport."
Flights to both destinations go on sale on July 20 with prices starting from £149 one-way inclusive of all taxes, fees and charges.
Visit primeraair.com for more information.
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