Zoom Airlines has just announced it is starting a London Gatwick LGW to New York JFK low-cost service priced from £129 one-way including all taxes and charges. This price will be available all year round for those who book in advance.

Zoom has been flying cut price routes from the UK (and Paris) to various Canadian cities for 3 years. It now wants a piece of the lucrative London-New York market dominated by the major carriers like BA, Virgin and American.

Seating will be an acceptable 31″ pitch. However, extra legroom (36″ pitch) at the emergency exits are available for an extra £30 each way. For £99 each way you can upgrade to premium economy (35″/36″ pitch) with some extra level of service included. Note, hot meals are provided to all passengers.

Service will commence on June 21st 2007, as will another new Zoom route from London to Bermuda. These fares go on sale April 13th.