BRESLAU - An 18-minute flight between Breslau and Toronto will be available starting next month.

FlyGTA Airlines announced the new route between the Region of Waterloo International Airport in Breslau and the Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport on Tuesday.

The flight - on an eight-passenger plane - will cost $129 including taxes and fees, according to the airline's website. The first one is scheduled for Nov. 6.

"We're really looking forward to this. I can't help but think it's going to be successful," regional Coun. Tom Galloway said at the news conference held at the Toronto airport.

FlyGTA also added a 19-minute flight to Lake Simcoe Regional Airport near Barrie for the same price, and service to London will start in December.

The airline already has a successful flight from Niagara District Airport in Niagara-on-the-Lake to Toronto that takes just 12 minutes. That regular daily commuter flight has been offered since September 2016, with eight flights per day.

"It's been a game changer for Niagara," said Alan Caslin, regional chair of Niagara Region.

FlyGTA chief executive officer Chris Nowrouzi said he expects the new routes will go well, and passengers will enjoy the same level of service as the Niagara flight.

"These new routes can expect the same luxury and comfort," he said.

The airline is ceasing freight operations and focusing on passenger service; it has eight aircraft and will continue adding to its fleet.

"We will be adding to this schedule in the next couple of months," Nowrouzi said.

Galloway said the new route is a positive development for the innovation corridor between Toronto and Waterloo Region, connecting the two high-tech clusters.

The same day as the new service announcement, Galloway said the region put out a call to airlines across the country for new route proposals. The airport will now offer exclusive rights to fly to new destinations out of Breslau in a bid to attract more airlines, in particular fledgling low-cost carriers.

"We're being fairly innovative in this approach," Galloway said. "It's all part of our strategy to be open to business."

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The region is focused on efficient travel as part of its economic development strategy and that plan includes the airport, highways, and public transit including light rail system.

"This is another piece of the puzzle," Galloway said.