Bargain flights between London, Bermuda and New York will be running from June 8, Premier Dr. Ewart Brown has announced.

Zoom Airlines is offering one-way flights between the Island and London Gatwick from $249 including all taxes, fees and charges — a saving of up to 73 percent compared with British Airways.

Flights will operate twice weekly and will be available in economy or premium economy seats.

Prices between Bermuda and New York's JFK Airport will be revealed shortly.

Announcing the move in a press conference today, Dr. Brown said: "Zoom believes that this service will prove particularly popular for incoming tourists to Bermuda from both the UK and the USA."

Zoom, which describes itself as the UK's first dedicated low-fares long-haul airline, has pledged the service will offer an "excellent and affordable" alternative to the established airlines.

Passengers will be able to buy tickets from tomorrow.

For the full story and reaction, see tomorrow's Royal Gazette.