The WestJet Group has announced enhancements to its winter schedule serving Hamilton, sustaining key sun connections as the airline “works through a transitionary period, completing the integration of its ultra-low-cost carrier, Swoop.”
Serving Hamilton for 23 years, WestJet says that while the integration of Swoop has resulted in a reduced schedule serving the community, this is a temporary measure.
"Hamilton was integral to Swoop's success and remains a valuable part of the WestJet Group's future," said John Weatherill, WestJet Group EVP and Chief Commercial Officer.
John Weatherill, Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer, WestJet (Photo Credit: WestJet Media License)
"As we work through this transitionary period, WestJet's service from Hamilton will be centred on our strategic focus of providing non-stop domestic connectivity to Western Canada and the sun destinations we know our guests rely on us for to escape the winter cold."
| Route | Frequency | Start Date |
| Hamilton – Cancun | 3x weekly | November 25 |
| Hamilton – Punta Cana | 3x weekly | November 26 |
| Hamilton – Orlando | 3x weekly | November 24 |
| Hamilton – Tampa Bay | 3x weekly | November 24 |
In addition to its sun schedule, WestJet will also link Hamilton and Calgary with flights four times weekly year-round. Hamilton-departing travellers will be one connection away from WestJet’s 787 international hub, granting access to travel across Canada, the United States, Central America, Europe and Tokyo.
"We sincerely value our strong partnership with Hamilton International Airport and the Hamilton community who have strongly supported both WestJet and Swoop over the years," continued Weatherill. "We remain unwaveringly committed to engaging with local stakeholders and community members to expand and reposition our investments to best serve the city, for years to come."
In addition to WestJet's new sun connections serving Hamilton, Sunwing Airlines will boost the region's leisure travel opportunities with an extensive winter schedule. Together as the WestJet Group, WestJet and Sunwing Airlines will provide eight non-stop routes from Hamilton to popular sun destinations in the U.S., Mexico and the Caribbean this winter including, Cayo Coco, Holguin, Varadero.
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