WestJet low-cost subsidiary Swoop has announced new service to one U.S. and eight domestic destinations from Edmonton International Airport.
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 activity in 2022.
The expansion begins on December 16, when Swoop launches twice-weekly service from YEG to Palm Springs, California. It continues next summer with the addition of eight new Canadian destinations from Edmonton, including Charlottetown, Comox, Halifax, Kelowna, Moncton, Ottawa, Regina and Saskatoon.
Swoop will be the first carrier to offer non-stop flights from YEG to Charlottetown and Moncton. As well, the airline's summer schedule will also see the restoration of service to London, Ontario.
"This is a major milestone for Swoop as we underscore our commitment to leading the way for ultra-low fare air travel in Canada and reaffirm our position as the airline with the most destinations from Edmonton," said Charles Duncan, President of Swoop.
"With a strong focus on growth and Edmonton as our partner, we will continue to provide our travellers with more non-stop flights and ultra-low fares while supporting the recovery of Canada's travel and tourism economy."
In a ceremony at Edmonton International, Swoop named its newest 737-800 'Edmonton.' The airlines says Edmontonians can expect to see the plane named after their city operating several of the newly announced routes.
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