Norse Atlantic Airways has expanded its Gatwick network with the introduction of flights to South Africa.
The new route by the long-haul low cost carrier to Cape Town is operating up to three times a week by two-class Boeing 787 Dreamliner with return fares starting at £219.
Founder and chief executive Bjorn Tore Larsen said: “We’re thrilled with the amazing response to our new London to Cape Town route.
“A fully sold-out inaugural flight shows just how much people want affordable, direct long-haul travel.
“Cape Town is a beautiful destination, and we’re excited to offer our passengers the chance to visit while enjoying great value and comfort.”
British high commissioner to South Africa Antony Phillipson added “It’s fantastic to see another route opening between the UK and South Africa.
“Every year over 400,000 British tourists come to this amazing country and these vital people-to-people links also sustain our most important trade and economic partnership in Africa.”