The number of layoffs announced in the Canadian aviation industry passed a grim milestone this week – more than 20-thousand people furloughed from their jobs keeping Canada moving.
Canadian aviation layoffs surpass 20,000
Swoop drops international flights until May 31
Canadian ultra low-cost carrier Swoop says it will drop all international flights as of Sunday until the end of May as the COVID-19 pandemic hits the low-cost end of the airline market.
Swoop adds three Atlantic destinations
Swoop will offer new service to three Atlantic provinces thanks to the arrival of its 10th Boeing 737-800NG.
Swoop adds Victoria, Kamloops, San Diego in 2020 summer schedule
Swoop released its 2020 summer schedule Friday, planning up to 300 weekly departures to 16 destinations, including new service to Victoria, Kamloops, and San Diego.
Swoop drops flights to San Diego from Edmonton and Abbotsford
Swoop dropped planned flights to San Diego from Edmonton and Abbotsford, blaming a lack of aircraft due to the Boeing 737 Max grounding.
Swoop’s unplanned maintenance grounds hundreds
Unplanned maintenance on two aircraft forces the grounding of almost two dozen Swoop flights, stranding hundreds.
Swoop adds San Diego to its roster
Swoop Airlines plans to add San Diego to its list of destinations this winter, its second foray into the California market, after an unsuccessful attempt to launch service to Oakland.
Edmonton overtakes Hamilton as busiest Swoop city in winter schedule
Edmonton will overtake Hamilton as the busiest city in Swoop’s 2019 winter schedule, as the airline shifts its focus to Southern destinations.
