Swoop Summer Sked Sees New Domestic Routes & Increased Frequencies(1)

Swoop is adding new routes and increased flight frequencies to its summer schedule.

As part of this summer's domestic expansion, the low-cost carrier will add new service between London, ON (YXU) and Abbotsford (YXX), and will restart seasonal service between Hamilton (YHM) and Charlottetown (YYG). The ULCC will also return to Deer Lake, NL (YDF) with enhanced connectivity from southern Ontario, with flights operating six times weekly from Hamilton (YHM) and Toronto (YYZ).

"As Canada's leading ultra-not-expensive airline, we're proud to be expanding our footprint from coast to coast with our summer schedule," said Swoop president Bob Cummings.

"Convenience and affordability are paramount, so we're focusing our ultra-not-expensive flights in true ULCC markets that enable more Canadians to explore their big, beautiful backyard."

Swoop has added frequencies to its top-performing routes, offering daily service in several key leisure markets.

The carrier is also extending service on its most popular sun-flying routes. Canadians can escape to the beach through the end of June with flights from Edmonton (YEG) and Abbotsford (YXX) to Puerto Vallarta (PVR) and Los Cabos (SJD).

Operators of secondary airports seeing more Swoop service are happy about the plans. "The London International Airport is thrilled to announce non-stop service to beautiful Abbotsford, British Columbia with Swoop this summer," said Scott McFadzean, President and CEO of London International Airport.

"London and the surrounding region continue to look for more exciting destinations directly from YXU's easy and comfortable airport. We're looking forward to the spring and the launch of Abbotsford service with Swoop."

Tammy Priddle President and CEO Deer Lake Regional Airport, says the increase in Swoop flights from Hamilton is good for both the VFR and tourist markets. "2022 was a great season with Swoop and we are confident 2023 will be another terrific year for travellers to start their adventures with Swoop at YDF," Priddle said.

Swoop's fleet growth in 2022 has enabled the ULCC to grow its presence across Canada, with a strong focus in Atlantic Canada where it says affordable air travel options are lean. Swoop will operate daily flights from southern Ontario into Halifax (YHZ) and St. John's (NL) and near daily flights to Charlottetown (YYG). West coast connectivity will continue to soar with a 67% increase in flights operating to Abbotsford (YXX).

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