AnimaWings launches Gatwick–Bucharest service, inaugural flights began 22 March

Romanian carrier AnimaWings launched scheduled flights between London Gatwick and Bucharest Otopeni on Sunday 22 March, marking its first service from Gatwick. The inaugural connection adds seat capacity on the London–Bucharest route and provides UK travellers a direct option to Romania’s main international airport.

Discovered 2026-03-23T15:58:37.142216-07:00 | 2026-03-23T15:58:37.142216-07:00

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  • Adds scheduled Gatwick–Bucharest capacity from 22 March, creating a new direct option and shifting short‑haul seat supply on the London–Romania market.

  • The launch occurs alongside other Romanian carrier network and fleet moves, including recent ACMI/wet‑lease activity by Dan Air (Dan Air wet‑lease) and government steps on TAROM’s future (TAROM strategic partner process).

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