Swoop on June 23ย re-started nonstop flights to Las Vegas’ Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) from Hamilton’s John C. Munro International Airport (YHM).
Swoop flight WO 802 took off from Hamiltonย at 2:00 p.m. ETย on June 23 following a Vegas-themed gate-side celebration.
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Swoop on June 20 celebratedย four years of making air travel more accessible and affordable for Canadians.
The airline kicked off festivities with two inaugural flights departing from Toronto’sPearson International Airport. Swoop flight WO370 arrived in Deer Lake, NL at 11:40 a.m. local time, and Swoop flight WO750 landed for the very first time in the Big Apple, at New York’s John F. KennedyInternational Airport at 10:15 a.m. local time.
Since the airline’s first flight on June 20, 2018, Swoop has proudly served over four million travellers, connected Canadians to 33 destinations in five different countries with a total of 52 routes currently operating, and over 28,000 flights operated in these past four years.
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Swoop on June 19launched new service from Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) to Ottawaย International Airport (YOW).
Swoop flight WO580 departed from Halifax at 4:55 p.m. local time.
Swoop celebrated its first flight in Halifax four years ago, on June 21, 2018, and the airline has significantly grown connectivity over the years. Earlier this summer, Swoop began offering non-stop service between Halifax and Edmonton in addition to existing services to Winnipeg, Hamilton, and Toronto.
Swoop’s fleet of ten Boeing 737-800 NG aircraft will grow to 16 with the addition of six Boeing MAX-8 in summer 2022.
Swoop on June 14ย celebrated its first flights in Saskatoon with the start of nonstop service to Edmonton and Winnipeg.
Swoop flight WO584 from Edmonton landed at SaskatoonInternational Airport at 9:00 a.m. local time, inaugurating the airline’s presence in the province.
| Route | Start Date | Peak Weekly Frequency | One-way total price (CAD) | Base Fare (CAD) | Taxes & Fees (CAD) |
| Saskatoon to Edmonton | June 14, 2022 | 2x weekly | $59 | $22.12 | $32.93 |
| Saskatoon to Winnipeg | June 14, 2022 | 2x weekly | $59 | $22.12 | $32.93 |
| Saskatoon to Toronto | June 22, 2022 | 2x weekly | $69 | $31.64 | $33.41 |
| Edmonton to Saskatoon | June 14, 2022 | 2x weekly
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$69 | $19.64 | $32.93 |
| Winnipeg to Saskatoon | June 14, 2022 | 2x weekly
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$59 | $7.12 | $32.93 |
| Toronto to Saskatoon | June 22, 2022 | 2x weekly
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$69 | $19.99 | $33.41 |
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Swoop on June 13ย launched its inaugural flight to St. John’s International Airport (YYT) from Hamilton’s John C. Munro International Airport (YHM).
Swoop flight WO186 received a warm welcome upon landingย in St. John’s at 12:55 p.m. local time, the first arrival of an ultra-low-cost-carrier (ULCC) in the city.
Swoop, Canada’s leading ultra-low-cost airline, launched its inaugural flight to Comox Valley Airport (YQQ) from Edmonton International Airport (YEG) on June 9. Swoop flight WO 217 landed in Comox at 7:55 a.m. local time, adding another B.C. destination to its network.
Swoop’s new service to Comox is a welcome addition to the airline’s long-standing presence across British Columbia. In addition to today’s new route to Comox, Swoop also offers service to Victoria, Abbotsford, and Kelowna.
With introductory fares from Edmonton to Comox starting at just $49 CADโ , Swoop is showing Canadians just how affordable travel can be this summer.
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Routeย |
Start Dateย |
Peak Weekly Frequencyย |
One-way total price (CAD)ย |
Base Fare (CAD)ย |
Taxes & Fees (CAD)ย |
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Edmonton to Comoxย |
June 9, 2022ย |
4x weeklyย |
$49 |
$0.59 |
$44.45 |
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Comox to Edmonton |
June 9, 2022ย |
4x weeklyย |
$59 |
$40.12 |
$14.93 |
Swoop on May 21 launched its inaugural flight to Deer Lake Regional Airport (YDF) from Hamiltonโs John C. Munro International Airport (YHM). Swoop flight WO186 landed in Deer Lake at 8:35 p.m. local time, inaugurating the ULCCโs 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. Johnโs 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 Swoopโs 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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Swoop on May 12ย launched its inaugural flight to the Saint John Airport (YSJ) from Toronto’s Pearson International Airport (YYZ).
Swoop flight WO366 took off from Toronto this afternoon at 5:25 p.m. ET, receiving a warm welcome upon arrival in Saint John at 8:40 p.m. local time.
Earlier this week, Swoop marked its first flight into New Brunswick with an inaugural service between Hamilton and Moncton, and later this summer, the airline will launch service from Moncton to Edmonton. The leading ULCC is expanding rapidly across the country, focusing on Atlantic Canada, where demand for affordable air service has reached new heights.
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Swoop on May 5 launched its new daily, nonstop, flights between Kelowna and Edmonton with inaugural flight WO214 taking off from Edmonton International Airport at 8:35 a.m. MT and arriving at Kelowna International Airport at 10:45 a.m. local time.
The carrier introduced service between Kelowna and Winnipeg in May 2019. The ULCC will restart service between these two markets on May 6, with its inaugural flight WO502 from Kelowna to Winnipeg. In addition to connecting Kelowna with both Edmonton and Winnipeg, Swoop will also continue serving Toronto with four flights per week.
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Route |
Frequency |
Total Price (CAD) |
Base Fare (CAD) |
Tax (CAD) |
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| Kelowna to Edmonton | Daily | $49.00 | $10.59 | $38.41 |
| Edmonton to Kelowna | โโ | $49.00 | $0.59 | $48.41 |
| Kelowna to Winnipeg | 3x weekly | $79.00 | $39.16 | $39.84 |
| Winnipeg to Kelowna | โโ | $79.00 | $26.16 | $52.84 |
| Kelowna to Toronto | 4x weekly | $89.00 | $48.69 | $40.31 |
| Toronto to Kelowna | โโ | $89.00 | $37.69 | $51.31 |
For travel between September 1 โ October 15, 2022 | Seasonal start and end dates apply and are indicated in the booking flow. | Fares are valid until May 19, 2022 (11:59 p.m. MT) or while seats last.
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Swoop today (May 1) launched its inaugural flight to Charlottetown Airport (YYG) from Hamilton International Airport (YHM). Swoop flight WO170 took off from Hamilton this morning at 7:50 a.m. EST, receiving a warm welcome upon arrival in Charlottetown at 11:00 a.m. local time.
In the coming weeks, Swoop will be adding service to Moncton and Saint John, NB and Deer Lake and St. Johnโs, NL, as well as adding frequencies on existing routes to Halifax.
Later today, Swoop will operate its first non-stop service between Edmonton and Halifax and tomorrow, May 2, Swoop will launch nonstop Charlottetown service from Torontoโs Pearson International Airport. Starting June 16, Swoop will begin non-stop service to Charlottetown from Edmonton International Airport.
The arrival of the inaugural flight was warmly welcomed with a gate-side celebration at Charlottetown Airport, where travellers were joined by Bert van der Stege, Swoopโs Head of Commercial and Finance, James Aylward, PEI Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure, Jason Coady, City of Charlottetown Deputy Mayor, Doug Newson, CEO, Charlottetown Airport Authority, and Patrick MacFadyen, Vice-Chair, Charlottetown Airport Authority. Cathie Puckering, President and CEO of Hamilton International Airport, joined travellers on the inaugural flight from Hamilton.
Route |
Start Date |
Peak weekly frequency |
One-way total price (CAD) |
Base Fare (CAD) |
Taxes & Fees (CAD) |
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| Hamilton to Charlottetown | May 1, 2022 | 4x weekly | $49 | $7.29 | $37.76 |
| Toronto to Charlottetown | May 2, 2022 | 3x weekly | $49 | $7.29 | $37.76 |
| Edmonton to Charlottetown | June 16, 2022 | 2x weekly | $109 | $57.73 | $47.31 |
| Charlottetown to Hamilton | May 1, 2022 | 4x weekly | $49 | $7.29 | $37.76 |
| Charlottetown to Toronto | May 2, 2022 | 3x weekly | $49 | $7.29 | $37.76 |
| Charlottetown to Edmonton | June 16, 2022 | 2x weekly | $109 | $57.73 | $47.31 |
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