Swoop touches down in Newfoundland with new nonstop service to Deer Lake

Swoop on May 21 launched its inaugural flight to Deer Lake Regional Airport (YDF) from Hamilton’s John C. Munro International Airport (YHM). Swoop flight WO186 landed in Deer Lake at 8:35 p.m. local time, inaugurating the ULCC’s presence in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador.

In addition to this inaugural flight between Hamilton and Deer Lake, Swoop will begin nonstop service between Hamilton and St. John’s on June 13. The ultra-low-cost carrier (ULCC) will add flights between Toronto and Deer Lake on June 20, offering even more ultra-affordable opportunities for Canadians to find themselves in Newfoundland this summer.

The arrival of the inaugural flight was warmly welcomed with a locally inspired celebration at Deer Lake Regional Airport, where travellers were joined by Swoop’s Ryan Hubbard and Julie Pondant Senior Advisor, Public Affairs, and Tammy Priddle, President and CEO, Deer Lake Regional Airport.

Route	Start Date	Peak Weekly Frequency	One-way total price (CAD)	Base Fare (CAD)	Taxes & Fees (CAD)
Hamilton to Deer Lake	May 21, 2022	4x weekly	$49	$7.29	$41.71
Deer Lake to Hamilton	May 21, 2022	4x weekly	$49	$6.53	$42.47
Deer Lake to Toronto	June 20, 2022	2x weekly	$99	$50.01	$48.99
Toronto to Deer Lake	June 20, 2022	2x weekly	$99	$46.54	$52.46

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Firefly to reinstate flights to Singapore from Subang

Firefly, the low-cost arm of Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG), is set to resume its service from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport in Subang (SZB) to Seletar Airport (XSP), the commercial airport serving the north-east region of Singapore, after more than two years of suspension due to the pandemic and border closure, effective June 13, 2022.

The twice-daily return flights are set to be operated by ATR 72-500 turboprop aircraft with a capacity of 72 seats and will progressively increase their services by the end of the year.

Flight Schedule

Routes	Flight No	Time	Frequency
Subang to Seletar	FY3124	0730hrs – 0850hrs	Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Subang to Seletar	FY3128	1255hrs – 1415hrs	Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Seletar to Subang	FY3125	0920hrs – 1040hrs	Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Seletar to Subang	FY3129	1445hrs – 1805hrs	Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Subang to Seletar	FY3126	0930hrs – 1050hrs	Saturday – Sunday
Subang to Seletar	FY3130	1455hrs – 1615hrs	Saturday – Sunday
Seletar to Subang	FY3127	1120hrs – 1240hrs	Saturday – Sunday
Seletar to Subang	FY3131	1645hrs – 1605hrs	Saturday – Sunday

The airline recently celebrated its 15th anniversary by launching its new Boeing 737-800s from Penang (PEN) to Johor Bahru (JHB), Kota Kinabalu (BKI) and Kuching (KCH).

Launched on April 3, 2007, Firefly is operated by FlyFirefly Sdn. Bhd. (346606-K) formerly known as MAS Sdn. Bhd. and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Malaysia Aviation Group Berhad (955566-U). Operating out of the Penang and Subang hubs, Firefly provides connections to various points within Malaysia, Southern Thailand, Singapore and Sumatera of Indonesia, aligning itself with the Indonesia-Malaysia-Thailand Growth Triangle (IMT-GT) agenda. Firefly are also extending its reach to include Sabah and Sarawak, as well as bridging the gap between northern peninsular states and southern states in Johor and Kuala Lumpur, all via our Penang hub.

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airBaltic adds its 35th Airbus A220-300 (YL-ABI)

airBaltic has added its 35th Airbus A220-300. The pictured YL-ABI is the third of eight planned Airbus deliveries this year.

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Western Air arrives in Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood

Western Air on May 19 inaugurated the Nassau – Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood route.

Photos by FLL and the airline.

.@VisitTheBahamas was well represented at #FLL today as well wishers gathered to celebrate #WesternAir's new flights from Nassau to Fort Lauderdale. The colorful Junkanoo band was a nice addition to our weeklong #WorldDiversityWeek #InternationalFlavorsofFLL festivities. #Enjoy! pic.twitter.com/Q8RiRPEHL2

— Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood Int'l Airport (FLL) (@FLLFlyer) May 19, 2022

Akasa Air’s first Boeing 737-8 MAX 8 is painted

Akasa Air, India’s newest airline, has released these photos of its first Boeing 737-8 MAX 8 (VT-YAA).

All photos by Akasa Air.

Silver Air starts its summer operations to Elba Island

Silver Air on May 27 will again start its summer service to Elba Island.

The airline has been serving the island for over 10 years.

Elba island will be linked with Milan Linate, Pisa, Florence, Lugano and as highlighted in 2022, also with Bologna.

In addition to the seasonal flights, Silver Air guarantees flights in PSO from January 2020 until January 2023 with regular flights all year round to Pisa and Florence, with fixed rates to residents on the island of Elba. The aircraft deployed on these services is the 16-seater LET410s.

Marco Finelli reporting from Italy.

United opens its largest club in the country

United Airlines on May 19 announced the opening of its new, nearly 30,000 square-foot United Club location at Newark Liberty International Airport, offering travelers a modern design, enhanced amenities and culinary offerings, locally-sourced art and furniture pieces and views of the Manhattan skyline.

Located in Terminal C3 near gate C123, this club is the largest club in United’s network, and is opening just in time for the Memorial Day holiday, which the airline expects will be one of its busiest travel weekends so far this year.

The Newark United Club location features a new design and reflects a modern take on the United Club experience. It showcases many firsts for the club, as well as existing premium offering, including the following:

The largest club in our network: The club features more than 480 seats across spaces for lounging, working, private dining and socializing.
Spa-like showers: Members can freshen-up in one of the six, spa-like shower suites at Newark, stocked with Sunday Riley products.
Coffee shop experience: Staffed by a barista ready to prepare their favorite hand-crafted drinks, flyers can get inspired at the full-service coffee bar, featuring illy signature blend of 100 percent Arabica beans, in addition to culinary offerings in all United Clubs, like complimentary beverages and snacks.
Modern, Newark-inspired design: Flyers can enjoy unmatched views of the Manhattan skyline amidst locally-sourced furniture pieces and décor, as well as the new design and color scheme that will be rolled-out in future new and refurbished clubs. The space also includes modern amenities, like self-scan entry for quick access and free, high-speed Wi-Fi.
Sustainable, green materials: As part of the airline’s sustainability commitment, the Club is designed with sustainable materials and features, such as WaterSense-rated fixtures, enhanced indoor air quality, green cleaning and more.

Additionally, in collaboration with The Newark Museum of Art and Gallery Aferro, the new club location prominently features two murals created by local artists, Gilbert Hsiao and Dahlia Elsayed. Inspired by the musical legacy in the Newark area and United’s iconic history, Hsiao’s mural, located in the club’s entryway, is a deceptively simple, eye-catching piece featuring dots and circles to represent abstract beats in space as well as nod to the United globe. Elsayed’s artwork, situated in the club’s lounge, is an abstract and textural piece, referencing Arshile Gorky’s famous 1936-67 murals at EWR, with imagery inclusive of built and natural environments of the New York / New Jersey area.

“The Newark Museum of Art is honored to be a part of this remarkable tribute to our community and our city,” said Linda Harrison, The Newark Museum of Art’s director and CEO. “May these tremendous artworks inspire and remind our residents and visitors of Newark’s role as a cultural hub for artistic excellence and community cultivation. We are so proud to contribute to this exciting unveiling and pay homage to our special city with these two extraordinary works of art.”

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