Swoop targeting November return for international flights from Hamilton’s airport
From Global News – link to source story By Don Mitchell Global News | Posted October 6, 2021 The president of ultra-low-cost air carrier Swoop says it’s setting its sights on a November resumption of international passenger service out of Hamilton’s John C. Munro airport. Charles Duncan says a pair of Florida destinations — St. Pete/Clearwater and Orlando […]
Government of Canada supporting John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport with new funding
HAMILTON, ON, Aug. 11, 2021 /CNW/ – Helping airports mitigate the financial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic is part of the Government of Canada’s strategy to ensure that our air transportation system provides Canadians with choice, connectivity and affordable air travel. Today, the Minister of Transport, the Honourable Omar Alghabra, and the Minister of Labour and Member of Parliament for […]
More domestic flights returning to Okanagan with B.C. again welcoming Canadian travellers
From CBC News – link to source story Despite loosened travel restrictions, it’s still uncertain when international flights will return to Kelowna Winston Szeto · CBC News · Jul 06, 2021 The major airport serving B.C.’s Okanagan region has seen far more flights coming and going since the reopening of the province, but it’s still unknown when international flights […]
COVID-19: Kelowna International Airport seeing increase in passenger traffic
From Global News – link to source story By Travis Lowe, Global News | June 22, 2021 After almost a year-and-a-half of COVID-19, Canadians are ready to pack their bags and go on vacation. The director of Kelowna’s airport, Sam Samaddar, said there’s already been an increase in the number of people looking to fly […]
Swoop Celebrates Three Years of Painting the Skies Magenta
Swoop Celebrates Three Years of Painting the Skies Magenta Airline launches new route between Hamilton and Kelowna and invites travellers to the party with 30% off SWOOPONS in recognition of third birthday Calgary, A.B. – June 20, 2021 /CNW/ – Today, Swoop, Canada’s leading ultra-low- cost airline is celebrating three years of making air travel more accessible and affordable for Canadians with […]
Swoop ‘seeing light at the end of the tunnel’ after incredibly difficult 15 months
From CBC News – link to source story ‘People are clearly willing and able to book that long-awaited trip,’ airline executive says Desmond Brown · CBC News · Jun 18, 2021 Low-cost airline Swoop is on the rebound, head of commercial and finance Bert van der Stege said Friday, after being hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic. According to van der […]
Canadian airlines return to Puerto Vallarta after 4-month hiatus
From Mexico Daily News – link to source story Puerto Vallarta and the Riviera Nayarit are looking forward to the Canadians coming back. Canadian airlines return to Puerto Vallarta after 4-month hiatus One airline has already reactivated flights, and three more have confirmed dates Published on Thursday, June 17, 2021 Canadian airlines are reactivating flights […]
Air Transat unveils its winter 2021-22 program
Nearly 50 destinations on three continents will be offered, including two new ones: Miami and Fort Myers MONTREAL, June 16, 2021 /CNW/ – Air Transat is proud to present its winter 2021-22 flight program. Starting November 1, it will offer flights to nearly 50 destinations throughout the Caribbean, Mexico, Central and South America, the United States and Europe. This program also features two new destinations in Florida—Miami and Fort Myers, with direct flights from […]
Swoop Announces Three New Destinations Ahead of Third Anniversary
Airline to Swoop into San Diego, Orlando (Sanford) and Tampa Bay (St. Pete-Clearwater) this winter CALGARY, AB, June 16, 2021 /CNW/ – Swoop, Canada’s leading ultra-low-cost carrier (ULCC), today unveiled plans to add three new U.S. destinations to its network with non-stop flights to San Diego (SAN), St. Pete-Clearwater (PIE) and Orlando Sanford (SFB) beginning this winter. “Swoop is celebrating three years of bringing ultra-low fares to Canadians […]
Swoop Responds to Growing Demand for Ultra-Low-Cost Travel
Airline announces fleet expansion and winter flying as new daily bookings return to pre-pandemic levels CALGARY, AB, June 10, 2021 /CNW/ – Swoop, Canada’s leading ultra-low-cost carrier, today released its expanded winter schedule including increased non-stop domestic service and the re-introduction of flights to the United States, Mexico, and the Caribbean. Following a sustained pattern of new daily bookings on par with […]