YYZ
Toronto
LGW
London
Toronto to London
Flight Compensation
Toronto to London Gatwick — WestJet's UK route.
YYZ–LGW connects Toronto with London Gatwick, operated by WestJet and Air Transat. UK261 applies for LGW-departing flights; Canadian APPR for YYZ departures.
£520
Max compensation (UK261 tier 3)
5,720 km
Route distance
7h 15m
Scheduled flight time
Max Compensation
£520
per passenger · YYZ departures
> 3,500 km · Long-haul
Average processing: 45 days
Free check · 6 years (UK) / 1 year (Canada APPR) limit · No fee unless we win
01Route Intelligence
YYZ–LGW is a key transatlantic route for the British-Canadian community in Toronto.
Our Success Rate
70%
on YYZ–LGW claims
Average Payout
£478
per passenger
Peak Disruption Periods
June – August
Summer peak — LGW at capacity
December – January
Holiday peak
Key Legal Nuance on This Route
What Makes YYZ–LGW Claims Different
UK261 applies for LGW departures. Canadian APPR for YYZ departures.
02Airlines on This Route
Who operates YYZ–LGW, their delay record, and how they resist claims.
WestJet
WSAvg Delay
48min
Claim Success
72%
How WS Resists Claims on This Route
WestJet cites 'operational reasons' and 'late inbound aircraft' — both foreseeable.
Air Transat
TSAvg Delay
44min
Claim Success
68%
How TS Resists Claims on This Route
Air Transat cites 'operational reasons' — foreseeable on a scheduled transatlantic route.
03Disruption Causes & Legal Status
What actually causes delays on YYZ–LGW — and whether each is extraordinary under UK261.
LGW Congestion
~35% of delays
Gatwick Airport operates near capacity, causing significant delays.
Foreseeable. Claim valid.
04How We Handle YYZ–LGW Claims
You submit your flight details
2 minutes. Flight number, date, and what happened. We identify the operating carrier automatically — critical for codeshare routes.
We verify the YYZ–LGW specific cause
For LGW departures: file UK261 claim with WestJet or Air Transat. For YYZ departures: file APPR claim with CTA.
Submission, escalation, and payment
Escalate to UK CAA ADR or CTA as appropriate.
05UK261 on YYZ–LGW
UK261 applies because YYZ is a UK airport
Your departure airport (YYZ, Toronto) is in Canada. UK261 covers all flights departing UK airports, regardless of airline nationality or destination. The fact that your destination (LGW, London) is in United Kingdom does not change the applicable regulation.
Enforcement Body
UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) — UK261 applies on LGW-departing direction; APPR on YYZ departures
Claim Time Limit
6 years (UK) / 1 year (Canada APPR) from flight date
06Frequently Asked Questions
Real questions from passengers who flew YYZ–LGW.
Is compensation available for YYZ–LGW delays?
UK261 applies for LGW-departing flights (up to £520). Canadian APPR applies for YYZ-departing flights (up to CA$1,000 for large carriers).
Ready to Claim?
Start Your YYZ → LGW Claim
No win, no fee. We verify the exact delay cause, identify the operating carrier, and submit directly to UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) — UK261 applies on LGW-departing direction; APPR on YYZ departures if needed.