Tag Archives: Swoop

Swoop celebrates start of service to Ottawa

Swoop celebrated its first inaugural flight between Edmonton International Airport (YEG) and Ottawa International Airport (YOW) on April 25.

Swoop flight WO 510 took off from Edmonton at 10:50 a.m. MT and arrived at 4:30pm local time in Ottawa.

Ottawa routes 2022

Today, at FlySwoop.com, travellers can find one-way flights starting from $59 all-in.

Route	Start Date	Peak Weekly Frequency	One-way total price (CAD)	Base Fare (CAD)	Taxes & Fees (CAD)
Ottawa to Edmonton	April 25, 2022	5x weekly	$59	$6.14	$52.86
Ottawa to Halifax	June 19, 2022	Daily	$59	$6.14	$52.86
Ottawa to Winnipeg	June 19, 2022	4x weekly	$59	$6.14	$52.86

For travel between May 1 and June 15, 2022 (Edmonton) and July 1 to August 31, 2022 (Halifax and Winnipeg) | Seasonal start and end dates apply and are indicated in the booking flow. | Fares are valid until May 5, 2022 (11:59 p.m. MT) or while seats last.

Bob Cummings to return to the WestJet Group as President of Swoop

The WestJet Group has announced the return of Bob Cummings to the airline’s Executive Leadership Team as President of Swoop, WestJet’s ultra-low-cost carrier. Cummings will begin his role on Monday, April 18, 2022.

Bob Cummings with Swoop Aircraft #Bob (CNW Group/WESTJET, an Alberta Partnership)

Most recently, Cummings spent two years at the helm of Central Mountain Air as Chief Executive Officer. In this role, he led through pandemic turbulence and positioned the regional airline for success in recovery, while building the airline’s culture. Prior to Central Mountain Air, Bob spent 13 years with the WestJet Group, spanning several notable Executive Vice-President positions, including President of Swoop in 2018, where he was responsible for the start-up and launch of Canada’s first successful ultra-low-cost airline.

During his tenure with WestJet, Bob led the growth of WestJet Vacations, WestJet Rewards, and was integral in the launch of WestJet Encore, WestJet’s regional airline. As WestJet’s Chief Commercial Officer, Bob grew the airline’s revenue from just over one billion to more than $4.5 billion. Prior to joining WestJet, Bob spent more than 13 years in leadership positions in the utility and telecom markets.

With his extensive North American commercial aviation experience, Bob will continue to build on Swoop’s strong foundation in recovery.

Swoop Route Map:

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

Swoop aircraft slide show:

Swoop aircraft photo gallery:

Swoop is coming to New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, San Francisco and Nashville

Swoop, Canada’s leading ultra-low fare airline, today announced it will expand its presence in the United States (U.S.) by adding nonstop flights to five new destinations this summer: New York, Chicago, Nashville, San Francisco, and Los Angeles.

In addition to serving five new destinations, the fast-growing Canadian airline will also extend its current seasonal services to San Diego, Palm Springs, Las Vegas, St. Petersburg-Clearwater, Sanford and Mesa into the summer season. In total Swoop will serve 11 U.S. destinations with ultra-not-expensive flights from its three main Canadian bases in Toronto, Hamilton, and Edmonton.

Demand for transborder travel amid restrictive testing requirements

Swoop’s announced U.S. expansion comes as the ULCC reports significantly increased domestic passenger numbers and record bookings, on par with pre-pandemic demand. The airline expects to see that pent-up demand trend extend to U.S. leisure travel this summer as more than 30.5 million fully vaccinated Canadians look to resume their transborder travel habits.

As countries across the globe take measures to safely re-open borders for vaccinated travellers and make sensible adjustments to overall travel guidance and testing requirements, the ULCC expects to see Canadian requirements updated by March 1, when current government measures are set to expire.

The ULCC continues to call on government to outline a re-opening timeline and roadmap for travel recovery that is based on science and reflective of the current realities of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Expanding Route Map:

Full Details of Swoop’s U.S. Network Expansion

Route	Peak Frequency	Start Date	Total fare one-way (CAD)^†	Base Fare (CAD)	Taxes and Fees (CAD)
Toronto (YYZ) – Chicago (ORD)	5x weekly	May 30	$99.00	$4.92	$94.08
Toronto (YYZ) – New York (JFK)	5x weekly	June 20	$99.00	$4.92	$94.08
Toronto (YYZ) – Nashville (BNA)	4x weekly	May 26	$99.00	$4.92	$94.08
Toronto (YYZ) – Las Vegas (LAS)	3x weekly	May 20	$99.00	$4.92	$94.08
Toronto (YYZ) – Orlando / Sanford (SFB)	2x weekly	Ongoing	$99.00	$4.92	$94.08
Toronto (YYZ) – St. Pete-Clearwater (PIE)	2x weekly	Ongoing	$99.00	$4.92	$94.08
Hamilton (YHM) – Las Vegas (LAS)	2x weekly	June 23	$99.00	$10.30	$88.70
Hamilton (YHM) – Orlando / Sanford (SFB)	2x weekly	Ongoing	$99.00	$10.30	$88.70
Hamilton (YHM) – St. Pete-Clearwater (PIE)	2x weekly	Ongoing	$99.00	$10.30	$88.70
Edmonton (YEG) – San Francisco (SFO)	4x weekly	June 6	$99.00	$2.21	$96.79
Edmonton (YEG) – Los Angeles (BUR)	3x weekly	June 23	$99.00	$2.21	$96.79
Edmonton (YEG) – Nashville (BNA)	2x weekly	June 19	$99.00	$2.21	$96.79
Edmonton (YEG) – Las Vegas (LAS)	Daily	Ongoing	$99.00	$2.21	$96.79
Edmonton (YEG) – San Diego (SAN)	3x weekly	Ongoing	$99.00	$2.21	$96.79
Edmonton (YEG) – Palm Springs (PSP)	1x weekly	Ongoing	$99.00	$2.21	$96.79
Edmonton (YEG) – Phoenix Mesa (AZA)	1x weekly	Ongoing	$99.00	$2.21	$96.79

†Special introductory fares are limited quantity. Book by February 18, 2022, for travel between June 1 and July 27, 2022. Blackout Period: June 28 – July 4, 2022.

Start exploring some of U.S.A.'s most thrilling cities with our latest destinations: #NewYork 🗽 #Chicago ⚾ #Nashville 🎸 #Burbank ☀️ #SanFrancisco 🌉

Get ready for summer, because your 'epic adventures' travel list just got more affordable. https://t.co/eAJbuPHd2B. pic.twitter.com/GI4nAuEZEE

— FlySwoop (@FlySwoop) February 15, 2022

Swoop to add Boeing 737-8 MAX 8 aircraft, will expand domestic network

Swoop has announced it will grow its fleet from 10 to 16 aircraft with the acquisition of six new Boeing 737-8 MAX 8 aircraft. Canada’s fast growing ultra-low-cost carrier (ULCC) confirmed it will begin receiving all six aircraft this summer as the airline rapidly expands to meet peak season travel demand.

Alongside this fleet growth, Swoop will significantly expand its domestic network, adding non-stop flights to Newfoundland and increasing service in Atlantic Canada. The ULCC will also add six new routes and capacity in Ontario and the Prairies in preparation for Canada’s busy summer travel season. The airline’s announced expansion comes as Swoop reports significantly increased passenger numbers and record bookings domestically.

Today’s announced expansion will bring the ULCC’s total non-stop domestic routes served to 37 this summer and includes a significant investment in Atlantic Canada.

Significant Expansion and Investment in Atlantic Canada

Swoop’s investments in Atlantic Canada will see the airline begin service at three new destinations while increasing capacity across the region by 273 per cent compared to pre-pandemic levels.

Newfoundland and Labrador

Deer Lake – Hamilton, 2x weekly (May 21)
St. John’s – Hamilton, 5x weekly (June 13)
Deer Lake – Toronto, 2x weekly (June 20)

New Brunswick

Moncton – Hamilton – 4x weekly (May 9)
Saint John – Toronto – 4x weekly (May 12)
Moncton – Edmonton – 2x weekly (May 9)

Prince Edward Island

Charlottetown – Hamilton – 4x weekly (May 1)
Charlottetown – Toronto – 3x weekly (May 2)
Charlottetown – Edmonton – 2x weekly (May 1)

Halifax, Nova Scotia

Halifax – Edmonton – 5x weekly (May 1)
Halifax – Ottawa – Daily (June 19)

Ontario, Manitoba and Saskatchewan to benefit from increased domestic capacity

Today’s network expansion announcement also includes new routes and increased frequencies in previously announced new stations: Ottawa, Saskatoon and Regina.

Ontario

Ottawa – Winnipeg – 4x weekly (June 19)
Winnipeg – Toronto – Daily (June 20)

Saskatchewan

Saskatoon – Winnipeg – 2x weekly (June 14)
Saskatoon – Toronto – 2x weekly (June 22)
Regina – Winnipeg – 2x weekly (June 16)
Regina – Toronto – 2x weekly (June 22)

Demand for affordable travel equates to record new bookings and job opportunities across Canada

Throughout the pandemic the ULCC model has proven especially resilient, with Swoop carrying around one million travelers in 2021. Despite ongoing travel restrictions Swoop saw strong demand for both domestic and international travel over the peak holiday period, a trend that has continued into the new year. The airline further demonstrated operational resilience, ranking amongst the most reliable airlines in Canada/North America, with a flight completion rate of 99.4 per cent and on-time arrival of 78 per cent in 2021.

In preparation of the airline’s fleet growth and network expansion, Swoop is ramping up staffing across Canada, creating jobs to support economic recovery and stimulating hospitality and tourism sectors from coast-to-coast.

Expanded Route Map:

Full Details of Swoop’s New Domestic Routes

Route	Peak Weekly Frequency	Start Date	Total one- way fare (CAD) ^†	Base Fare (CAD)	Taxes and Fees (CAD)
Hamilton to Charlottetown	4x weekly	May 1, 2022	$49.00	$1.29	$47.71
Edmonton to Halifax	5x weekly	May 1, 2022	$179.00	$118.40	$60.60
Toronto to Charlottetown	3x weekly	May 2, 2022	$59.00	$5.14	$53.86
Hamilton to Moncton	4x weekly	May 9, 2022	$79.00	$27.84	$51.16
Toronto to Saint John	4x weekly	May 12, 2022	$59.00	$5.14	$53.86
Hamilton to Deer Lake	2x weekly	May 21, 2022	$59.00	$9.23	$49.77
Hamilton to St. John’s	5x weekly	June 13, 2022	$99.00	$45.54	$53.46
Winnipeg to Saskatoon	2x weekly	June 14, 2022	$59.00	$3.12	$55.88
Winnipeg to Regina	2x weekly	June 16, 2022	$59.00	$3.12	$55.88
Winnipeg to Ottawa	4x weekly	June 19, 2022	$65.00	$6.83	$58.17
Halifax to Ottawa	Daily	June 19, 2022	$60.00	$0.10	$59.90
Edmonton to Charlottetown	2x weekly	June 19, 2022	$179.00	$118.40	$60.60
Toronto to Deer Lake	2x weekly	June 20, 2022	$99.00	$40.54	$58.46
Toronto to Winnipeg	Daily	June 20, 2022	$69.00	$13.99	$55.01
Edmonton to Moncton	2x weekly	June 20, 2022	$179.00	$118.40	$60.60
Toronto to Regina	2x weekly	June 22, 2022	$59.00	$19.12	$39.88
Toronto to Saskatoon	2x weekly	June 22, 2022	$69.00	$25.64	$43.36

†Special introductory fares are limited quantity. Book by February 23, 2022 for travel between June 1 and July 15, 2022.

It's never too early to start planning your summer adventures and #AtlanticCanada is now closer than ever! ☀️🗺

Now introducing service to Moncton, Saint John, Charlottetown, Deer Lake and St. John's. Book today at https://t.co/hfyjz7PsHp for the summer-time of your life. ✈️ ☀️ pic.twitter.com/ya14B9NMVj

— FlySwoop (@FlySwoop) February 9, 2022

Swoop now flies to Los Cabos

Swoop on January 31 celebrated its first flight between Abbotsford International Airport (YXX) and Los Cabos International Airport (SJD). The ultra-low-cost airline’s inaugural service took off from Abbotsford at 9:00 a.m. PST and arrived at 2:55pm local time.

Swoop takes off to two new U.S. destinations from Edmonton

Swoop this week celebrates the launch of two new inaugural flights from Edmonton International Airport with the start of nonstop service to Palm Springs, California on December 16 and to Sanford, Florida on December 17.

The airline’s twice weekly nonstop service to Palm Springs operates on Mondays and Thursdays, while flights between Edmonton and Sanford will operate weekly on Fridays.

Swoop launches three new routes from Toronto

Swoop this week celebrated the launch of three new inaugural flights from Toronto Pearson International Airport with the departure of new nonstop service to Los Cabos, Mexico, on December 4, Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, on December 5 and Kingston, Jamaica on December 8.

Details of Swoop’s Newly Launched Service from Toronto

Route	Peak Weekly Frequency	Introductory All-in One-Way Fare	Base fare (CAD)	Taxes & Fees (CAD)
Toronto – Los Cabos	1x Weekly	$180 CAD⁺	$81.69	$98.31
Toronto – Punta Cana	1x Weekly	$199 CAD⁺⁺	$87.67	$111.33
Toronto – Kingston	2x Weekly	$180 CAD⁺⁺⁺	$74.43	$105.57

⁺ Book by December 18, 2021, travel from Jan 5 to April 30, 2022 (blackouts February 17-22, March 12-20, 2022, April 14-19)

⁺⁺Book by December 12, 2021, travel from Jan 5 to April 30, 2022 (blackouts February 17-22, March 12-20, 2022, April 14-19)

⁺⁺⁺Book from December 8 – December 15, 2021, travel from Jan 5 to April 30, 2022 (blackouts February 17-22, March 12-20, April 14-19)

Swoop announces a major expansion at Edmonton

Today, Swoop, Canada’s leading ultra-low fare airline, reaffirmed its commitment to the Edmonton Metropolitan Region with the announcement of new service to one U.S. and eight domestic destinations from its Western Canadian base. The airline’s significant new investments were celebrated this morning alongside the unveiling of Swoop’s newest aircraft, which will fly with the name #Edmonton.

The airline’s growth will see Swoop’s flight capacity in Alberta’s capital increase 76% compared to pre-pandemic levels, supporting the creation of 140 additional direct and spin-off jobs and an anticipated $120M of economic output activityⁱ in 2022.

New non-stop flights to eight Canadian cities

The addition of eight new Canadian destinations to Swoop’s summer schedule will see non-stop service from Edmonton to Charlottetown, Comox, Halifax, Kelowna, Moncton, Ottawa, Regina and Saskatoon. Swoop will be the first carrier to bring non-stop connectivity from Edmonton International Airport to Charlottetown and Moncton and the airline’s summer schedule will also see the restoration of service to London, Ont.

Hello, Palm Springs!

Beginning December 16, Swoop’s transborder presence is growing from Edmonton with the addition of new service to Palm Springs. The scheduled non-stop service to Palm Springs will operate twice weekly.

Tom Ruth, President and CEO of Edmonton International Airport welcomes Swoop’s newest aircraft #Edmonton (CNW Group/Swoop)

#Edmonton

To commemorate its history and commitment to Edmonton, Swoop celebrated the naming of its newest aircraft #Edmonton alongside key government leaders and business stakeholders at Edmonton International Airport.

Following the event, the Boeing 737-800 aircraft entered service for the operation of flight WO 770 departing Edmonton at 12:00 local time, en route to Phoenix (Mesa), Arizona with a scheduled arrival of 3:30 PM local time. Edmontonians can expect to see #Edmonton operating several of Swoop’s newly announced routes.

Full schedule details of Swoop’s service from Edmonton can be found below.

Domestic Routes

Route	Peak Weekly Frequency	Start Date	Total one- way fare (CAD) †	Base Fare (CAD)	Taxes and Fees (CAD)
Edmonton – Halifax*	5x weekly	May 1, 2022	$159	$104.35	$54.65
Edmonton – Charlottetown*	2x weekly	June 16, 2022	$159	$104.35	$54.65
Edmonton – Kelowna*	7x weekly	May 5, 2022	$49	$1.59	$47.41
Edmonton – Ottawa*	4x weekly	April 25, 2022	$59	$9.12	$49.88
Edmonton – Comox*	3x weekly	June 9, 2022	$49	$1.59	$47.41
Edmonton – Regina*	2x weekly	June 16. 2022	$49	$1.59	$47.41
Edmonton – Saskatoon*	2x weekly	June 14, 2022	$49	$1.59	$47.41
Edmonton – Moncton*	2x weekly	June 17, 2022	$159	$104.35	$54.65
Edmonton – London	3x weekly	June 2, 2022	$59	$9.11	$49.88
Edmonton – Winnipeg	4x weekly	Continuing	$160	$105.30	$54.69
Edmonton – Toronto	14x weekly	Continuing	$59	$9.12	$49.88
Edmonton – Hamilton	7x weekly	Continuing	$60	$10.06	$49.94
Edmonton – Abbotsford	7x weekly	Continuing	$49	$1.59	$47.41
Edmonton – Victoria	7x weekly	Continuing	$60	$12.06	$47.94

†Special introductory fares are limited quantity. Book by November 29, 2021 for travel between May 2 and June 22, 2022.

Transborder Routes

Route

Peak Weekly
Frequency

Start Date

Total one-
way fare
(CAD) †

Base Fare
(CAD)

Taxes and
Fees (CAD)

Edmonton – Las Vegas

7x weekly

Continuing

$99

$8.84

$90.16

Edmonton – Phoenix (Mesa)

1x weekly

Continuing

$110

$18.36

$91.63

† Book by November 29, 2021 for travel between May 2 and June 22, 2022.

New Service to Palm Springs

Route	Peak Weekly Frequency	Start Date	Total one- way fare (CAD) †	Base Fare (CAD)	Taxes and Fees (CAD)
Edmonton – Palm Springs*	2x Weekly	December 16, 2021	$99	$7.89	$91.11

†Special introductory fares are limited quantity. Book by November 29, 2021 for travel between January 10 and February 19, 2022.

Swoop now flies to St. Petersburg/Clearwater

Swoop on November 5 celebrated its inaugural flight to St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport (PIE) from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) with a warm welcome reception to the Tampa Bay area.

Details of Swoop’s service currently for sale:

Service Between	Services Start Date	Peak Weekly Frequency
Toronto – St. Pete-Clearwater	Nov 5, 2021	3x (Mon, Fri, Sat)
Hamilton – St. Pete-Clearwater	Nov 9, 2021	2x (Tue, Sat)

To celebrate this new route, Swoop’s Head of Commercial and Finance, Bert van der Stege and Head of Flight Operations, Shane Workman were joined by St. Petersburg-Clearwater International (PIE) Airport Director, Tom Jewsbury and several key stakeholders for an inaugural ceremony upon arrival at St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport. Travelers were also treated to inflight refreshments and giveaways.

Swoop resumes international departures from Abbotsford and Hamilton

Swoop today resumed international flight departures from Abbotsford International Airport with flight WO 602 bound for Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Earlier this week, the ultra-low-cost carrier also resumed transborder flying from John C. Munro Hamilton Airport with its inaugural flight to Orlando Sanford International Airport.

Prior to yesterday’s federal government announcement adding eight airports to the approved international list, Swoop made the decision to proceed with scheduled southbound flights, arranging for northbound travelers to be re-routed or re-accommodated through approved airports until at least November 29, 2021.

Travelers returning from Orlando to the Hamilton area are being re-accommodated on Swoop flights operating to Toronto Pearson International Airport, while travelers returning from Puerto Vallarta are connecting in Edmonton before carrying on to Abbotsford.

On November 30, Swoop will operate its St. Petersburg-Clearwater to Hamilton flight as scheduled, marking Hamilton Airport’s first international arrival since February 6, 2020. The airline will also begin transborder flights between Victoria and Puerto Vallarta starting December 19.