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Swoop reaches tentative agreement with CUPE

Swoop has announced that it has reached a tentative agreement with CUPE Local 4070, representation for Swoop’s Inflight (flight attendant) group.

Both parties now await the ratification vote to be put forward to membership.

“We are pleased to have come to tentative terms on our first collective agreement with CUPE Local 4070,” said Charles Duncan, President of Swoop. “Our inflight group plays an integral role in our operations and we are grateful for their commitment to safety and enhancing the traveller experience at Swoop.”

Top Copyright Photo: Swoop (WestJet) Boeing 737-8CT SSWL C-FPLS (msn 60132) LAS (Gunter Mayer). Image: 954940.

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Swoop announces three new destinations – Sanford, St. Petersburg/Clearwater and San Diego

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. Petersburg-Clearwater (PIE) and Orlando Sanford (SFB) beginning this winter.

Swooping into Central Florida

Non-stop service to Orlando Sanford International Airport will be available from Toronto beginning October 9, from Hamilton beginning November 1 and from Edmonton beginning November 5.

Non-stop service to San Diego

Travelers from Edmonton looking to explore the vibrant city and sandy beaches of San Diego can find direct flights beginning October 31.

Say hello to sunny St. Pete-Clearwater

With nonstop flights and its proximity to Tampa Bay, Swoop’s service to sunny St. Petersburg-Clearwater will begin on November 5 from Toronto and on November 9 from Hamilton.

Details of Swoop’s new service currently for sale:

Service Between	Services Start Date	Peak Weekly Frequency
Edmonton – Orlando (Sanford)	Nov 5, 2021	2x (Mon, Fri)
Edmonton – San Diego	Oct 31, 2021	3x (Tue, Thu, Sun)
Hamilton – Orlando (Sanford)	Nov 1, 2021	2x (Mon, Fri)
Hamilton – St. Pete-Clearwater	Nov 9, 2021	2x (Tue, Sat)
Toronto – Orlando (Sanford)	Oct 9, 2021	4x (Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat)
Toronto – St. Pete-Clearwater	Nov 5, 2021	3x (Mon, Fri, Sat)

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Swoop returns to Winnipeg

Swoop on April 25 marked its return to Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport (YWG). The airline’s reintroduction of its ultra-low fares now connects Winnipeg with Hamilton’s John C. Munro International Airport (YHM) and Abbotsford International Airport (YXX), with operations to Kelowna International Airport (YLW) set to begin in June.

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Top Copyright Photo: Swoop (WestJet) Boeing 737-8CT SSWL C-FLBV (msn 40836) YYZ (TMK Photography). Image: 949878.

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Swoop to expand operations in British Columbia

Swoop has announced an expansion to its summer schedule, bringing new routes and more ultra-low fares to British Columbia. The airline’s expanded summer operations will bring new service to Victoria and celebrates the return and addition of new routes from Kelowna.

The airline, which had previously postponed planned operations to Victoria in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, will now see an increase of flights and routes in three cities within British Columbia, ensuring that Canadians across the province have access to domestic air travel at an affordable price tag. Today’s announcement is the first of several to come for the airline as they intend to bring even more ultra-low-fares coast-to-coast.

Swoop’s new service to Victoria will include flights from Toronto, ON and Edmonton, AB. In addition, beginning June 20, 2021, service to Kelowna will now be available from Hamilton, ON and once again from Winnipeg, MB. Full details of Swoop’s expanded service in British Columbia can be found below.

Planned Network Service: New and Returning Routes

Route	Frequency	Planned Start Date
Toronto – Victoria	Up to 6x weekly	May 20, 2021
Edmonton – Victoria	Up to 7x weekly	May 20, 2021
Hamilton – Kelowna	Up to 6x weekly	June 20, 2021
Winnipeg – Kelowna	Up to 3x weekly	June 20, 2021

Additional BC Network Service

Route	Frequency
Abbotsford – Edmonton	Up to 21x weekly
Abbotsford – Hamilton	Up to 7x weekly
Abbotsford – Toronto	Up to 7x weekly
Abbotsford – Winnipeg	Up to 7x weekly
Kelowna – Toronto	Up to 7x weekly

Swoop suspends all international flights, commits to bringing home 2,349 Canadians

Swoop made this announcement:

Swoop is altering its international operations to help with the global efforts to combat the spread of COVID-19. At the end of the operating day on Sunday, March 22, Swoop is suspending all international and transborder flights and will begin its efforts to bring home the 2,349 Swoop travellers who are currently outside of Canada. This suspension will be in place until May 31, 2020.

On Monday, March 23, extra flights will begin operating for those Canadians abroad. There will be a total of 15 flights operating over three days to repatriate 2,349 Swoop travellers to Canada.

Impacted travellers are being contacted via email with more specific information on how to re-book on these repatriation flights, as well as how to cancel any upcoming international travel.

“As a result of how quickly the COVID-19 outbreak is changing demand for international air travel, we are in constant communication with our travellers through our various channels. We apologize for longer than average response times as we work through these changes,” van der Stege states.

Swoop is committed to helping Canadians get to where they need to be, whether that be coming home to Canada or for travel within the domestic network. The airline prides itself on making all seats available at fair fares to support Canadians through these unsettling times.

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Swoop adds a second Mexico destination to its Winnipeg network

Swoop, Canada’s ultra-low-fare airline and subsidiary of WestJet Airlines Ltd., launches its inaugural flight from Winnipeg Richardson International Airport (YWG) to Licenciado Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR) departing at 8:45 a.m. CST.

Swoop (CNW Group/Swoop)

This is Swoop’s second route from Winnipeg to Mexico, offering travellers the choice to vacation on the beaches of Puerto Vallarta and Los Cabos from Manitoba’s capital. Having just recently launched a series of new routes from YWG, including Fort Lauderdale, Tampa Bay and Las Vegas, Winnipeggers can enjoy a total of nine destinations through Swoop’s year-round and seasonal operations.

Direct flights from Winnipeg to the beaches of Puerto Vallarta are providing more Canadians the opportunity to head south of the border this winter. Swoop prides itself on its low price-point because of its unbundled model, with a base fare that includes only a seat, giving travellers the power to add the things they want, and nothing they don’t.

Swoop currently serves 17 domestic, transborder and international destinations, with its summer 2020 schedule set to add even more options for Canadian travellers beginning April 2020.

Winnipeg flights to Puerto Vallarta are now available for booking through until April 21, 2020. Details of Swoop’s new service out of Winnipeg include:

Service Between	Service Offered	Weekly Frequency	Service Run-time
Winnipeg, MB to Puerto Vallarta, MX	Tuesday	1 x per week	December 10, 2019 – April 21, 2020
Puerto Vallarta, MX to Winnipeg, MB	Tuesday	1 x per week	December 10, 2019 – April 21, 2020

Top Copyright Photo: Swoop (WestJet) Boeing 737-8CT SSWL C-FLSF (msn 40838) YHM (TMK Photography). Image: 948534.

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Swoop expands Edmonton network with new service to Puerto Vallarta

Swoop has made this announcement:

This weekend, Swoop, Canada’s ultra-low-fare airline and subsidiary of WestJet Airlines Inc., takes-off with its new service from Edmonton International Airport (YEG) to Puerto Vallarta International Airport (PVR). Swoop’s first direct flight to Puerto Vallarta on October 19 at 5:35 AM MDT.

This route is the first of four new routes with service between Edmonton and Mexico to launch this winter.

Swoop’s nonstop Kelowna to Las Vegas service takes flight

Swoop on June 27 celebrated its new nonstop route between Kelowna, BC and Las Vegas, NV.

The inaugural flight wraps up the celebrations for the 2019 summer schedule. Flight WO826 departs Kelowna International Airport (YLW) at 2:35 p.m. and arrives at McCarran International Airport (LAS) at 5:08 p.m., local time. Prior to departure, travellers will be offered refreshments, swag and more at Kelowna International Airport.

Additionally, at 9:00 a.m., Bob and Big Ginger from Kelowna radio station Power 104 FM and Ara and Toby from 1031 Beach Morning Radio will be live on-location. The local stations are hosting a ‘SwoopCase’ party where pre-selected contestants arrive at the airport with their bags packed for the chance to board Swoop’s inaugural flight to Las Vegas. The winners will enjoy accommodations provided by the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA)at Caesars Palace.

Flights are now available for booking through to April 25, 2020.

Details of Swoop’s new service

Service Between

Service
Offered

Weekly
Frequency

Air transportation charges (ATC)

base fare from

Taxes, fees
and charges

Total One-
Way Price
From*

Kelowna and Las
Vegas

Thursday, Sunday

2 x weekly

$18.44

$80.56

$99

*Every day low fares. Lower promotional fares may be available during select travel periods.

Top Copyright Photo (All others by the airline): Swoop (WestJet) Boeing 737-8CT SSWL C-FYBK (msn 40336) YHM (TMK Photography). Image: 946774.

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Swoop releases its 2019 Winter schedule, adds Los Cabos to its network

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.

As part of the winter schedule, Swoop announced three-times weekly service between Edmonton International Airport (YEG) and twice-weekly service between Winnipeg Richardson International Airport (YWG) and Los Cabos International Airport (SJD). The Los Cabos routes start November 2, 2019 and November 17, 2019, respectively.

Swoop’s service in Winnipeg will increase from 16 to 26 weekly flights at the height of the winter schedule, 14 of which will serve transborder and international destinations. Winnipeg will enjoy new service to Puerto Vallarta and Los Cabos, Mexico; Las Vegas, Nevada; Mesa, Arizona; and Orlando, Fort Lauderdale and Tampa Bay, Florida.

Edmonton will add service to Puerto Vallarta, Mazatlán, Los Cabos and Cancun, Mexico.

New sun-service from London, Ontario includes Cancun, Mexico; Las Vegas, Nevada; and Orlando, Florida.

Swoop has maintained its growth plan and will be accepting the delivery of three more aircraft by the end of 2019, bringing its fleet total to 10 Boeing 737-NG 800s.

Flights are now available for booking through to April 25, 2020.

Details of Swoop’s winter schedule

Domestic Markets	Service Starts	Service Offered	Weekly Frequency	Air Transportation Charges (ATC) base fare from	Taxes, Fees and Charges	Total One- Way Price From *
Abbotsford and London	June 25	Daily except Saturday	6x	$87.17	$11.83	$99CAD
Abbotsford and Winnipeg	June 25	Monday, Wednesday & Friday	3x	$115.73	$13.26	$129CAD
Edmonton and Abbotsford	June 25	Daily	16x	$19.07	$39.93	$59CAD
Edmonton and Winnipeg	June 25	Monday, Wednesday & Friday	3x	$19.07	$39.93	$59CAD
Edmonton and Hamilton	June 25	Daily except Saturday	6x	$76.21	$42.79	$119CAD
Edmonton and London	June 25	Daily except Saturday	6x	$57.17	$41.83	$99CAD
Hamilton and Abbotsford	June 25	Daily except Saturday	6x	$108.59	$50.41	$159CAD
Hamilton and Winnipeg	June 25	Daily except Thursday	6x	$46.64	$42.36	$89CAD
Hamilton and Halifax	June 25	Tuesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday	4x	$55.49	$43.51	$99CAD
Transborder Markets	Service Starts	Service Offered	Weekly Frequency	Air Transportation Charges (ATC) base fare from	Taxes, Fees and Charges	Total One- Way Price From *
Abbotsford and Las Vegas	June 25	Thursday & Sunday	2x	$38.44	$60.56	$99CAD
Kelowna and Las Vegas	June 25	Thursday & Sunday	2x	$18.44	$80.56	$99CAD
Edmonton and Las Vegas	June 25	Daily	7x	$27.49	$91.51	$119CAD
Edmonton and Orlando	June 25	Monday & Friday	2x	$65.58	$93.41	$159CAD
Edmonton and Mesa	June 25	Wednesday & Sunday	2x	$85.00	$94.39	$179.39CAD
Winnipeg and Las Vegas	November 15	Monday & Friday	2x	$51.53	$87.47	$139CAD
Winnipeg and Orlando	November 15	Tuesday & Friday	2x	$51.53	$87.47	$139CAD
Winnipeg and Fort Lauderdale	November 16	Monday & Saturday	2x	$70.58	$88.42	$159CAD
Winnipeg and Tampa Bay	November 17	Thursday & Sunday	2x	$51.53	$87.47	$139CAD
Winnipeg and Mesa	December 15	Thursday & Sunday	2x	$89.63	$89.37	$179CAD
London and Las Vegas	October 3	Thursday & Sunday	2x	$69.00	$70.00	$139CAD
London and Orlando	October 26	Wednesday & Saturday	2x	$69.00	$70.00	$139CAD
Hamilton and Las Vegas	June 25	Monday, Thursday, Friday & Sunday	4x	$68.68	$90.32	$159CAD
Hamilton and Orlando	June 25	Monday, Wednesday, Thursday & Saturday	4x	$30.58	$88.42	$119CAD
Hamilton and Tampa Bay	June 25	Monday, Wednesday & Sunday	3x	$30.58	$88.42	$119CAD
Hamilton and Fort Lauderdale	June 25	Monday, Friday & Saturday	3x	$30.58	$88.41	$119CAD
International Markets	Service Starts	Service Offered	Weekly Frequency	Air Transportation Charges (ATC) base fare from	Taxes, Fees and Charges	Total One- Way Price From *
Abbotsford and Mazatlán	June 25	Wednesday & Friday	2x	$95.27	$63.91	$159.18CAD
Abbotsford and Puerto Vallarta	June 25	Monday & Saturday	2x	$135.27	$63.91	$199.18CAD
Edmonton and Los Cabos	November 2	Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday	3x	$83.59	$95.41	$179CAD
Edmonton and Puerto Vallarta	October 19	Monday & Saturday	2x	$83.59	$95.41	$179CAD
Edmonton and Cancun	October 24	Thursday & Saturday	2x	$83.59	$95.41	$179CAD
Edmonton and Mazatlán	November 2	Wednesday & Saturday	2x	$83.59	$95.41	$179CAD
Winnipeg and Los Cabos	November 17	Wednesday & Sunday	2x	$108.84	$90.16	$199CAD
Winnipeg and Puerto Vallarta	November 27	Tuesday	2x	$88.84	$90.16

Top Copyright Photo: Swoop (WestJet) Boeing 737-8CT SSWL C-FYBK (msn 40336) YHM (TMK Photography). Image: 946775.

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Swoop completes its Mexico route launches

Swoop on January 20, 2019 celebrated its final of four inaugural flights to Mexico this January. Flight WO604 departed from Abbotsford International Airport (YXX) at 11:00 a.m. PST and arrived at Mazatlán International Airport (MZT) at 4:19 p.m. PST.

Earlier this month, Swoop celebrated initial service to Cancun and Puerto Vallarta from Hamilton and to Puerto Vallarta from Abbotsford. This flight to Mazatlán was met on arrival with a water arch, spirited mariachi band and travelers were greeted by the Ministry of Tourism of the province of Sinaloa.

Flights are now available for booking through April 27, 2019.

Details of Swoop’s service to Mexico:

Service Between	Service Offered	Weekly Frequency	Total One-Way Price From*
Hamilton and Puerto Vallarta	Tuesday, Saturday	2 x per week	$139 CAD
Hamilton and Cancun	Monday, Friday, Saturday	3 x per week	$139 CAD
Abbotsford and Puerto Vallarta	Monday, Saturday	2 x per week	$159 CAD
Abbotsford and Mazatlán	Thursday, Sunday	2 x per week	$159 CAD