Charlottetown Airport saw boost in passenger traffic for 2019
News provided by CBC News – link to full story and updates Most of the growth can be attributed to increased capacity from Air Canada CBC News · Posted: Jan 29, 2020 The Charlottetown Airport had a record-breaking year for passenger traffic in 2019. Passenger movement through the Charlottetown Airport last year was up 3.4 per cent from 2018 — an […]
Swoop releases its 2019 Winter schedule, adds Los Cabos to its network
Provided by Swoop/CNW Airline brings more sun flying to Canadians this winter, adds three aircraft to its fleet CALGARY, June 25, 2019 /CNW/ – Today Swoop released its 2019 winter schedule with non-stop flights available for booking from June 25, 2019 through April 25, 2020. The schedule boasts 28 winter getaway routes, including the enticing new destination of Los Cabos, Mexico. […]
Federal Court orders second WestJet exec to testify in competition probe
News provided by Global News/The Canadian Press By The Canadian Press | 29 April 2019 The Federal Court of Canada has ordered a second senior employee at WestJet Airlines Ltd. to testify under oath, the latest development in a predatory pricing investigation into WestJet and its budget subsidiary, Swoop, by Canada’s competition watchdog. WATCH: High […]
Puerto Vallarta Welcomes New Service by Swoop this Winter
Provided by Puerto Vallarta Tourism Board/ENroute Communications Confirming Third New Route in 2 Months; Is voted a top destination to visit in 2019 by Expedia.ca – click here for the article January 8, 2019, Puerto Vallarta – Canadians in Hamilton and Abbotsford will have an easier way to reach Puerto Vallarta this winter as Swoop, Canada’s leading ultra-low-cost airline, has announced service […]
Swoop gears up for expansion as agents weigh in on the low-cost carrier Swoop gears up for expansion as agents weigh in on the low-cost carrier
Posted by Cindy Sosroutomo, travelweek.ca TORONTO — Just two weeks after its launch, expansion is already in the works at Swoop with announcements of new U.S. and international routes on the horizon for this summer. It’s a sign of Swoop’s confidence in the Canadian market. Karen McIsaac, Senior Advisor, Communications and official spokesperson for Swoop, […]
Swoop launches service on sold-out flight from Edmonton
Airline announces Edmonton as second operational base CALGARY, June 25, 2018 /CNW/ – Swoop today celebrated its inaugural flight from Edmonton International Airport (YEG) to John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport (YHM). The sold-out flight is scheduled to depart at 10:25 AM MDT. In addition to the first flight, Swoop announced Edmonton as its second operational base. “Edmonton is a market keen to enjoy the ultra-low-cost fares […]
Competition heating up for price-sensitive passengers as Swoop set to launch
by Ross Marowits, Canadian Press MONTREAL – Competition is heating up for Canada’s most price-sensitive travellers as WestJet Airlines gears up to launch the country’s second ultra-low cost airline Wednesday. Swoop, an offshoot of WestJet Airlines, will make its maiden flight on its pink and white aircraft before the sun rises in Hamilton, Ont. on […]
Ready for the runway: Swoop unveils new uniforms & app
Swoop is hitting the runway with brand-new uniforms launched a mobile app in preparation for its first flights starting June 20 “We live in an increasingly digital world, so providing our travellers with a mobile app to make the travel experience more convenient was paramount for Swoop,” said Steven Greenway, President and Chief Executive Officer […]